Cybersecurity Technical Program Manager

Johnson Controls • Westford, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Their mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. They are seeking a results-driven Cybersecurity Technical Program Manager to join their Fire Detection New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Management Office. This role is based in Westford, MA, and offers a hybrid work environment (three days onsite, two days remote). The position focuses on integrating security into the product lifecycle for connected fire detection products, ensuring proactive vulnerability identification, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance across software and embedded systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Software Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in electronic product design and new product introduction within a manufacturing context (e.g., collaboration with Design Engineers, Software Engineers, Software QA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Product Management, etc.).
• Proven experience managing product security or cybersecurity programs for connected devices or embedded systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability management (identification, triage, prioritization, remediation tracking).
• Strong hands-on experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, fuzzing).
• Strong hands-on experience with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience driving compliance with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) or similar global cybersecurity regulations.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional teams to resolve security vulnerabilities within defined SLAs.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CVEs, CWEs).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/DevSecOps).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, regulated environments and manage ambiguity.
• Meticulous attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Outstanding organizational and technical competencies.
• Effective interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience in IoT, embedded systems, or safety-critical industries (fire/life safety, medical, automotive).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Knowledge of SBOM standards and open-source risk management.
• Familiarity with cloud security and connected device ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity workstreams across multiple concurrent NPI programs from concept through product launch and sustaining phases.
• Drive secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices and ensure alignment with enterprise and regulatory cybersecurity frameworks.
• Partner with software engineering, hardware, QA, architecture, and DevOps teams to identify, assess, and prioritize software and system vulnerabilities.
• Ensure timely remediation and closure of security findings.
• Track and report vulnerability metrics (MTTR, backlog, severity trends).
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity program plans, including risk registers, threat models, compliance milestones, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee product security testing activities, including SAST, DAST, penetration testing, SBOM generation, and third-party vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and other relevant regulations/standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001, UL cybersecurity requirements).
• Coordinate security incident response planning and vulnerability disclosure processes for products in the field.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment to drive timely resolution of security issues, including coordination with external vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare and present cybersecurity posture, risks, and compliance status to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of security-first mindset and continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Competitive Bonus plan
• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior