Staff Security Technical Program Manager

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. As a Staff Security Technical Program Manager, you’ll play a critical role in protecting the systems that make autonomy possible, spanning everything from embedded vehicle software to cloud infrastructure and enterprise platforms.  You’ll lead complex, cross-functional programs that bring security, compliance, and engineering excellence into alignment, enabling Aurora to ship safely and securely, every time.

In this role, you will

• Lead security programs across cloud, embedded, and enterprise environments -  supporting the Aurora Driver platform.
• Implement automotive cybersecurity standards, including ISO 21434, and apply Zero Trust principles like secure boot, secure OTA updates, remote attestation, and identity-based access control.
• Drive alignment across engineering, IT, hardware, GRC, and product teams to resolve dependencies and deliver on critical milestones.
• Shape TPM best practices for OneTech by evolving roadmaps, intake processes, OKRs, and delivery frameworks.
• Communicate impact and progress using dashboards and KPIs that highlight program maturity, risk posture, and delivery confidence.

 Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical program management, with 5+ years in cybersecurity and 3+ years in automotive or embedded security environments.
• Strong background leading enterprise-wide initiatives involving infrastructure, compliance, and software/hardware coordination.
• Hands-on experience implementing ISO 21434, with alignment to AUTOSAR, ASPICE, and safety/compliance frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, including secure firmware, attestation protocols, and OTA pipelines.
• Familiarity with security and privacy standards like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, and GDPR.
• Proven ability to influence executives, engineers, and cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Skilled at translating technical risks into business decisions and communicating across levels.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., automotive OEMs, aerospace, medical devices).
• Background in functional safety, safety case development, or risk assessment.
• Familiarity with hardware root-of-trust, secure provisioning, and embedded system security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, PgMP, ISO 21434, or CISM.

The base salary range for this position is $216K-346K 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.

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