Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager

Who we are

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations.

Our Cranfield facility, European Technical Centre (NTCE), serves as the head office for Nissan’s Research & Development operations in Europe. We think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture; we pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and high-reaching, business.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager to join our dynamic and growing Connected Car team.

The role

We are seeking a Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield to manage all aspects of Connected Car Cybersecurity for our AMIEO region vehicles.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As a Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager, you will develop a deep working knowledge of the features that make up Nissans 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

• Manage the cybersecurity team that reports directly to him/her.

• Participates in investigations relating to regulations and legislation, and in opinion-exchange meetings with other OEMs and others.

The Connected Car Cybersecurity Project Manager will have the following skills or experience:

• Experience in developing and/or maintaining IT systems such as Azure essential

• Experience negotiating with certification authorities

• Understanding of UN-R155, ISO21434 and ability to articulate the standard within the business

• Proactive approach to identifying and exploring vulnerabilities, operational risk impacting Nissan digital assets

• Be able to project manage and discuss with cybersecurity engineers

• Demonstrable project management and organisational skills, understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development PMP or Prince2 is a plus

• Cybersecurity knowledge essential

• Understanding of process, CISSP or equivalent is desirable

• Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

• Competent with tools such as: Jira and Confluence

• Competent with PC applications including Microsoft excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

• Be self-motivating, self-managing and pro-active.

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive base salary

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Contributory pension

• Private medical & dental cover

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)

• Flexible start / finish times

• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.