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. What You’ll Do 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, 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, post-mortems to reduce QA time for certifications. Co‑manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities target dates budget along with stakeholders. Maintain program status drive dependencies/actions across geographies. Provide regular updates on program status stakeholders. Represent security team customer meetings industry forums working groups. What You Bring Bachelor's degree 10+ years relevant industry experience or Master's degree 8+ years’ experience as Technical Program Manager. 5-year technical development experience in coding, preferably in embedded environment. Experience and knowledge with FIPS certification process is 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, Storage Security Standards like OCP S.A.F.E., FIPS, NIST etc. What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. Give Back: With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community. Enjoy Time Away: You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge. Care for Family: Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies. Prioritize Emotional Wellness: With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are. Stay Fit: Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier. Embrace Flexibility: Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you. Base Pay Range: $163,000—$253,000 USD Equal Opportunity Employment Policy 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. When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr