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

SK hynix•San Jose, CA

About The Position

SK hynix memory solutions America is seeking an Enterprise SSD Development Project Manager to lead enterprise SSD development and deliver value to customers. The role involves cross-functional and multi-site collaboration with development managers, engineers, and partners in hardware, firmware, operations, and customer-facing teams. The project manager will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams at Korea headquarters. This is a 3-month contract-to-hire position. Professional proficiency in Korean and English is required. Compensation is listed at $80,000–$133,000 per year, with the final offer tailored to factors including location, job grade, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The company describes a collaborative work environment that encourages career growth.

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 the ability to track, coordinate, and drive resolution of development issues.
Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English.

Nice To Haves

4–6 years of relevant project management or SSD product development experience is 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.
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, communicate internal issues, and offer recommendations.
Collaborate with development managers, engineers, and partners across hardware, firmware, operations, and customer-facing teams.
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.