Staff Technical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the strategy and daily operations of OCP S.A.F.E. for our Enterprise and Data Center SSDs. As a TPM, you will define and execute comprehensive plans to ensure timely delivery of OCP SAFE Evaluation, collaborate with multiple engineering teams, and drive vendor management with OCP Security Review Providers (SRPs). You will be expected to have a strong technical understanding of the subject matter and be able to grow into more complex technical leadership roles. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive plans for OCP S.A.F.E. across multiple product generations, engineering teams, and SRPs. Manage vendor relationships with SRPs to ensure effective collaboration, issue resolution, and timely certification delivery. Collaborate with security engineering teams to ensure compliance with OCP S.A.F.E. specifications and cryptography implementations in storage applications. Track status on current certification submissions in progress, unblock engineers, and elevate blocker issues to management as needed. Work closely with business teams to provide visibility into certification schedules, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies. Drive process improvements through checklists, best practices, and post‑mortems to reduce QA time for certifications. Co‑manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities, target dates, and budget along with stakeholders. Provide regular updates on program status to stakeholders. Represent the security team at customer meetings, industry forums, and working groups. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree and 8+ years’ experience as Technical Program Manager. 5‑year technical development experience in coding, preferably in an embedded environment. Experience and knowledge with FIPS certification processes are a plus. Proven experience managing complex technical projects across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills required. Experience working with third‑party vendors. Good knowledge of cryptography principles is a plus; familiarity with Storage Security Standards such as OCP S.A.F.E., FIPS, NIST, etc. Benefits Charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved in community support. Four or more weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave. Support for family needs, including fertility care or adoption stipends, medical travel assistance, and virtual veterinary care for pets. On‑demand wellness apps and free confidential therapy sessions. Onsite café and gym, plus virtual fitness classes. Flexible work arrangements to help balance professional and personal priorities. Base Pay Range $163,000 – $253,000 USD Equal Opportunity Employment Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision‑maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically. Applicant Privacy Policy By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity. Applicant Privacy Policy: #J-18808-Ljbffr