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Ecosystem Manager – Cyber Trust Mark Program
Location: Remote (HQ in Costa Mesa, CA)
The ioXt Alliance is the global standard for IoT security, bringing together leading technology companies, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders to drive transparency, trust, and measurable security improvements across connected devices.
As the Lead Administrator of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission, ioXt is at the center of a first-of-its-kind national effort to establish a widely recognized cybersecurity label for consumer IoT products.
We are seeking an Ecosystem Manager to lead strategic engagement across the IoT and consumer technology landscape, with a focus on building and activating partnerships that drive adoption of the Cyber Trust Mark.
This role is central to ioXt’s mission as Lead Administrator and will be responsible for aligning diverse stakeholders, translating strategy into action, and ensuring the program gains meaningful traction across the various markets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and manage partnerships with:
- Standards bodies
- Trade associations
- Retailers and platforms
- IoT device insurance firms
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders across the ecosystem.
- Align stakeholder incentives with Cyber Trust Mark program goals.
- Help harmonize requirements across technical, regulatory, and consumer domains.
- Translate relationships into tangible results, including:
- Adoption commitments
- Joint initiatives and pilot programs
- Co-marketing and awareness efforts
- Coordinate with internal teams to execute cross-functional initiatives.
- Participate in industry events, forums, and working groups (e.g., CES, standards meetings).
- Support development of external messaging and partner communications.
- Act as a visible advocate for the Cyber Trust Mark program.
- Support working groups across areas such as:
- IoT Labs and certification process
- Program registry and portal
- Program education and awareness
- Identify and address ecosystem friction points (e.g., adoption barriers, conflicting requirements, reported vulnerabilities, etc.)
- Gather and synthesize partner feedback.
- Provide recommendations to ioXt leadership on:
- Program improvements
- Market dynamics
- Adoption strategy
Qualifications (Required)
- 7–12 years in partnerships, ecosystem development, or business development
- Experience working across:
- Technology, IoT, cybersecurity, or standards organizations
- Multi-stakeholder or consortium environments
- Strong relationship builder with executive presence
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, cross-industry environments
- Strategic thinker with a bias toward execution
- Skilled at translating technical and policy concepts into business value
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Familiarity with:
- IoT ecosystems (smart home, consumer electronics, connectivity)
- Cybersecurity certification frameworks or regulatory programs
- Industry standards (e.g. EN303645, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth security)
ioXt offers an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
ioXt is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000