£30.78/hr
England, United Kingdom
Contract, Variable

Automotive Project Manager Principal Engineer - Cyber Security

Posted by ASL Recruitment Ltd.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with an Automotive Industry bias seeking a new opportunity to grow your career? ASL Technical are now working with a leading UK passenger vehicle manufacturer as they look to expand their Cyber Security team.

Main Purpose of Cyber Security Project Manager

This is a new requirement for an experienced Project Manager with a background in the Automotive industry and a keen interest in Cyber Security and Connected Car.

  • Lead the coordination and schedule alignment with all relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with UN-R155.
  • Lead progress reports on Cybersecurity topics at management meeting and vehicle milestone meetings.
  • Understanding the capability required for the future and coordinating on the number of people needed to build the team.
  • Lead regular communication and coordination with Legal and Compliance teams.
  • Lead the activity of hearing and communicating from suppliers for information required for Cybersecurity.
  • Lead in resolving issues related to Cybersecurity.
  • Lead to request Cybersecurity requirements at the right time during system development.
  • Keep up to date with the latest trends and features in iOS, Android and Cloud and consider their impact on Cybersecurity.
  • Establish the process of Cybersecurity implementation plan.

Experience / Knowledge for the Cyber Security Project Manager

  • Engineering or Computer Science Degree qualified.
  • 5+ year experience of Project Management in the IT Industry.
  • Experience in developing and/or maintaining IT systems.
  • Be able to project manage and discuss with cybersecurity engineers.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience negotiating with certification authorities.
  • Understanding of UN-R155, ISO21434.
  • Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
  • Understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development.
  • Competent with tools such as: Jira and Confluence.
  • Competent with PC applications including Microsoft excel and Microsoft powerpoint.
  • Be flexible regarding working practice and working hours.
  • Be able to travel abroad, typically a few days to 2 weeks, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and or, at short notice.
  • Fluent English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall processes.

Additional experience is advantageous but not essential:

  • Business level of Japanese communication.
  • Superior project management and organizational skills, PMP or Prince2.
  • Superior cybersecurity knowledge and understanding of process, CISSP or equivalent.

Successful candidates can expect to receive the following in addition to the advertised rate:

  • Holiday and Bank Holiday pay
  • Pension
  • A variety of additional benefits such as options for retail discounts, insurance and health benefits.

Please be aware, due to the nature of the role, applicants must be British nationals or have pre settled Right to Work status without requiring sponsorship.

For further information and to discuss your application in complete confidence, please contact ASL Technical.