Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security

NextGenEnergyJobs; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is hiring a Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security in Seattle. You will lead security features, roadmaps, and governance across hardware and software development teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO21434). Hybrid work requires in-person office presence at least 3 days per week, with substantial influence on product integrity and user trust.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical product/program roles, automotive/AV domain preferred with cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM fields.
• Proven experience building and leading large-scale programs with hardware/software integration.
• Strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, software and security teams to define security features and risks.
• Engage with suppliers and development partners to align on cybersecurity features.
• Develop high-level security roadmaps and document cross-functional dependencies.
• Lead security assurance, governance, and risk management across the product lifecycle.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to product and security risks.

Skills

Product management

Program management

Security standards

ISO21434

CISSP/CISM

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams : Work closely with product management, Software and Hardware Development, engineering, and security teams to define security features, assess product risks, prioritize security initiatives, create business and technical use cases, and implement strategic controls that protect both product integrity and user trust.
• Engage with suppliers and development partners: Work closely with hardware and software suppliers and Tier1 development partners to define and align on cybersecurity features, drive their timely delivery, and ensure that contributions meet Aurora’s security standards and support overall product integrity and user trust.
• Develop high-level security roadmap(s): Work closely with product and engineering leads to develop high level roadmaps and plans (Business and Technical) which will highlight and document cross-functional dependencies as well as the critical path(s) of various programs and projects.
• Lead security integration: Develop and execute security assurance, governance, and risk management programs, ensuring they are deeply embedded into all phases of product development from hardware to support applications and that they are aligned with company goals objectives.
• Monitor and report: Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Product, Program or Product Management role, in the automotive or AV domain preferred and also cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing product strategies, building product use cases, leading large-scale programs with an emphasis on project management, requirements management, and integrating hardware and software features into complex products.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional product teams.
• Hands-on experience participating and directing product development.
• Experience building and scaling product programs from the ground up, particularly in product-focused environments or industries with stringent security requirements.
• Strong knowledge of auto industry security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO21434)
• Proven ability to lead broad organizational changes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly in a product context.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
• The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per Year . Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
• Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
• We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
• Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom .