Cyber Security Project Manager (Connected Car) in Bedfordshire

Cyber Security Project Manager (Connected Cars)
Cranfield, Bedfordshire - Hybrid
7 Months (Feb till end of September 2023)
£600 per day (Inside IR35)

The role
My client in the automotive industry are seeking a Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager to be based at their Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield to manage all aspects of Connected Car Cybersecurity for their European vehicles.

The ideal candidate must have worked on a 'Connected Car' cybersecurity based project.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities
As a Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager, you will develop a deep working knowledge of the features that make up the business' Connected Car offering and use this to:
* 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

The Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager will have the following skills or experience:
* Experience in developing and/or maintaining IT systems
* Be able to project manage and discuss with cybersecurity engineers in English (?)
* Experience negotiating with certification authorities
* Understanding of UN-R155, ISO21434
* Superior project management and organizational skills, PMP or Prince2 is a plus
* Superior cybersecurity knowledge and understanding of process, CISSP or equivalent is a plus
* 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
* Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously
* Be self-motivating, self-managing and pro-active.
* 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.
* Valid UK/European driving licence is essential

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.