Program Manager

As a Retech Program Manager to lead the establishment, operation and strategic development of a cybersecurity evaluation lab focused on IoT and Artificial Intelligence security.

This role combines technical background in cybersecurity, project management with a strong focus on business development, ecosystem engagement, and partnership building across industry, academia, and public institutions.

To tackle the complexity of today´s challenges faced by companies, you will bring a strong background in advanced security techniques applied to HW based processes and products. If you have a passion for driving innovation in cybersecurity and microelectronics, this role offers you an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy :
• Lead the strategic positioning of this center of excellence in IoT and AI security testing, evaluation, and certification.
• Define and execute a business development roadmap to attract clients, collaborators, and funding opportunities.
• Ensure alignment with national and European cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, and best practices .
• Revision of evaluation results and verification of technical reports.
• Surveillance and monitoring activities related to subcontractors .
• Technical & Operational Management :
• Supervise cybersecurity evaluation and certification processes, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance auditing (ENS, IEC 60601-4-5, CPSTIC), and security validation of AI solutions .
• Implement and oversee secure testing environments for IoT devices and AI-driven applications.
• Manage laboratory resources, infrastructure and technical staff.
• Research & Development :
• Lead and contribute to R&D projects in cybersecurity , particularly in hardware-based security, cryptographic techniques, and AI security .
• Collaborate with national and international research institutions, government bodies, and private sector entities to drive innovation.
• Research of vulnerabilities related to IT solutions under evaluation.
• Industry & Academic Collaboration :
• Establish partnerships with universities, research centers, industry leaders, and government agencies .
• Promote knowledge transfer activities, training programs, and public-private collaborations.
• Support the digital transformation of Andalusian industries through cybersecurity initiatives.

Minimum Requiriments

Preferred Requirements

About Innova IRV Foundation

Innova IRV Foundation is a center for technological innovation applied to the industry that promotes, develops and encourages knowledge transfer activities to generate value in the market with focus in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Advanced Communications and Microelectronics. Applied technologies of interest are circular economy, food tech, industry 4.0, digital health, aerospace systems and connected vehicle.