Enterprise SSD Development Project Manager - Contract (3-month contract-to-hire)

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.•San Jose, CA

1d•$80,000 - $133,000

About The Position

The Enterprise SSD Development Project Manager will lead enterprise SSD development at SK hynix memory solutions America (SKHMS A), delivering value to customers through cross-functional and multi-site collaboration. The role works closely with development managers, engineers, and partners in Hardware, Firmware, Operations, and customer-facing teams, as well as Korea headquarters engineering and manufacturing teams. The position manages development schedules, work, tasks, and dependencies to keep programs on track. It participates in design reviews, manages scope changes, identifies risks and dependencies, and communicates status and issues to leadership with recommendations. The role requires the ability to manage the full enterprise SSD development lifecycle, from product planning and prototype builds through development, validation, qualification or certification, and technical discussions with customers. Professional working proficiency in Korean and English is required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience in project management or SSD product development.
Ability to manage the full enterprise SSD development lifecycle, including product planning, prototype builds, development, validation, qualification or certification, and technical discussions with customers.
Foundational understanding of hardware operation, including SSD architecture, NAND, DRAM, and NAND storage firmware.
Understanding of product development processes and ability to track, coordinate, and drive resolution of development issues.
Bilingual in Korean and English, with professional working proficiency in both languages.

Nice To Haves

4–6 years of relevant experience in project management or SSD product development preferred.
Technical knowledge of enterprise Solid State Drives (eSSDs) and/or SoC, hardware, and firmware.
Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project schedules and work, including associated tasks and dependencies, to keep programs on track for planned achievements.
Work closely with development managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners in Hardware, Firmware, Operations, and customer-facing teams.
Participate in key design reviews and manage scope changes efficiently.
Identify project dependencies and risks, and raise them to leadership in a timely manner.
Provide status updates and communicate issues internally, including recommendations.
Work closely with Korea headquarters engineering and manufacturing teams.
Manage the enterprise SSD development lifecycle, including product planning, prototype builds, development, validation, qualification or certification, and technical discussions with customers.
Track, coordinate, and drive resolution of development issues.