Project Manager for Cybersecurity

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• Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Project Manager Cybersecurity to lead and coordinate end-to-end automotive security programs across ECU domains.

This role will act as a central point of coordination between security system owners ECU teams architects and external suppliers ensuring robust security integration compliance and risk management aligned with automotive standards.

What You Will Do

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the central coordination point for Cybersecurity across ECU domains
• Engage with stakeholders including:
  • Security system owners
  • ECU project teams
  • Architecture & security experts
  • External suppliers
• Drive alignment across multiple domains on:
  • Security requirements
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Security rollout plans
• Provide clear visibility of security posture risks and compliance status

Security Requirement Management

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity requirements including:
  • System (SYS)
  • Software (SWE) requirements
• Ensure:
  • Full traceability (SYS SWE Architecture Testing)
  • Alignment with ASPICE and internal security standards
• Coordinate with ECU teams to:
  • Consolidate platform vs project-specific security features
  • Drive risk-based prioritization and release readiness

Security Dashboard & KPI Governance

• Define and maintain security KPI dashboards including:
  • Vulnerability status & closure rate
  • Test coverage and validation status
  • Compliance status (ASPICE / internal policies)
  • Risk exposure and critical issues
• Enable:
  • Leadership-level visibility
  • Data-driven decision making

Security Program Execution

• Plan and track security deliverables across releases including:
  • HSM SecOC TLS Secure Boot and related features
• Ensure alignment with:
  • ECU integration timelines
  • Platform-level delivery milestones
• Track key milestones and dependencies across ECU programs
• Drive shift-left approach for early security integration

Risk Compliance & Incident Coordination

• Monitor and manage:
  • Security risks and vulnerabilities
  • Compliance with internal and external standards
• Coordinate:
  • Security incident handling
  • Feedback loops from validation and testing teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Security architects and domain experts
  • ECU development teams
  • Validation and SOC teams
• Enable:
  • Reuse of security artifacts across platforms
  • Process and tool harmonization across programs

What You Need to Be Successful

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management across distributed teams
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
• Strong program governance and execution capability
• Analytical mindset with focus on KPIs and risk prioritization

Technical Understanding

• Strong understanding of:
  • Automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434 context)
  • ECU security concepts including:
    • Secure Boot
    • HSM
    • Encryption
    • SecOC TLS Firewall
• Good knowledge of software development lifecycle and system integration

Tools & Methods

• Dashboard tools: Power BI / internal dashboards
• Requirement tools: DOORS / DNG
• Agile frameworks: SAFe / PI Planning
• Exposure to security monitoring tools (preferred)

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelors / Masters degree in:
  • Electronics & Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity or related field
• 912 years of experience in:
  • Automotive cybersecurity
  • ECU development / platform programs
  • Program / project management

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment

- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant

- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM

- You are expected to work all 5 days in a week in office

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.