Staff Security Technical Program Manager at Aurorainnovation

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora is looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex security initiatives that span multiple engineering teams and security pillars. In this role, you will partner closely with security leaders, engineering teams, and technical architects to turn security strategy into concrete programs that improve the resilience and safety of Aurora’s systems. This role reports to the Security PMO within Aurora’s OneTech organization and sits in the Business Operations pillar. Programs in this role typically span multiple engineering teams and security pillars and may run for several quarters, requiring coordination across senior engineering and security leaders. In this role you will • Lead large cross‑team security programs that span Aurora’s security pillars, including Product Security, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Security Operations, GRC, and Enterprise IT. • Establish strong program governance across major initiatives, including roadmaps, risk tracking, dependency management, and escalation paths for complex security programs. • Drive end‑to‑end execution of strategic security initiatives, from planning and roadmap development through delivery and operational handoff. • Coordinate complex technical work across multiple teams, managing dependencies, removing blockers, and enabling engineering teams to deliver successfully. • Provide clear visibility into program health through dashboards, leadership reviews, and regular updates to security and engineering leadership. Required qualifications • 8–10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or security program management in a technology organization. • 5+ years leading complex cross‑functional technical programs involving multiple engineering teams. • Experience partnering closely with engineering teams on architecture, platform, or infrastructure initiatives, demonstrating strong systems thinking and technical depth • Experience managing large‑scale technical systems programs, such as platform security initiatives, infrastructure modernization, or security architecture programs. • Proven ability to coordinate multi‑team engineering efforts with significant technical complexity and long time horizons. • Experience managing program governance, cross‑team dependencies, and risk mitigation across multi‑quarter initiatives. Desirable qualifications • Experience working in large engineering organizations or high-scale systems, such as distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or safety-critical platforms. • Experience delivering programs in security, infrastructure, or platform engineering environments • Familiarity with security standards or frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 21434, or NIST CSF. • Experience with portfolio planning, PMO frameworks, or large‑scale program governance in engineering organizations. • Familiarity with security tooling ecosystems, such as vulnerability management platforms, SIEM/SOAR, SAST/DAST, IAM, or cloud security platforms. • PMP, PgMP, Agile, or SAFe certifications, or equivalent program management training. The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$262,000. 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. #LI-KS1 #Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. 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