Chief Product Cybersecurity Officer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Want to drive digital change in automotive?
At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to lead in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking to strengthen our Cybersecurity team with a Chief Product Cybersecurity Officer. 

About Common Base Technologies
Common Base Technologies is a department within the unit SW electronics. We are responsible for SW deployment technologies, vehicle platform services, start and electrical energy management as well as cyber security and communications. We deliver base technology solutions that are integrated into Computer -inro-the Car architecture. Key for innovation within areas such as advanced connectivity, machine learning and autonomous drive.  Our mission is to enable common soluions for developing departments within R&D to align for complexity reduction, cost and increased speed.

Role Specifics
You will work as a leader for the Product Cybersecurity work at Volvo Cars R&D and will own the Product Cybersecurity Process utilized at Volvo Cars R&D. As an expert in product cybersecurity you will lead the work to reduce product cybersecurity risks and to design countermeasures against potential cyber attacks towards Volvo Cars assets and vehicals. 

You will be leading the work across R&D to: 
•    Actively identifying, managing and reducing cyber security risks for Volvo Cars vehicles 
•    Lead the continued work of implementing a Cybersecurity Management System based on ISO/SAE 21434 to fulfill UNECE regulation 155
•    Chair the Product Cybersecurity Council on R&D level 
•    Interact closely with Volvo Cars Chief Information Security Officer
•    Following global industry trends, participating in security standardization, and regulation development 
•    Representing Volvo Cars as a cybersecurity expert in customer related and commercial activities
•    Introducing new cybersecurity related policies, standards and practices for this specific field 
•    Supporting development in cybersecurity issues across R&D areas by sharing an understanding of global cybersecurity risks and market requirements, including regulations and standards 

Requirements 
We are looking for you who has deep understanding of cybersecurity technology, solutions and processes for vehicles. You are used to complex R&D organisations and comfortable to operate cross functionally through out the complete field of operations.

You have Master or Bachelor of Science or Engineering the field of cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology or similar. You have more than 5 years of experience in relevant field. Experience from Automotive and understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 to fulfill UNECE regulation 155. You work smoothly in an international business environment with strong networking, influencing and excellent communication skills in English. 

How to learn more and apply 
For questions about the position, please contact Erik Ceder, Head of Common Base Technologies at erik.ceder@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Catharina Skog at Catharina.skog@volvocars.com. Please note that applications via email will not be approved. Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 22nd of August 2021.