Technical Program Manager

Job Overview: The successful candidate will lead and support end-to-end program management for OCP S.A.F.E. certifications across multiple Security Review Providers (SRPs), engineering teams, and product generations. This role requires strong technical program management capabilities, deep familiarity with security processes, and the ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

This is a W2 contract role (this position does not support C2C).

What you will be doing as a Technical Program Manager…

Program & Project Management

• Develop and execute comprehensive plans for OCP S.A.F.E. across multiple OCP Security Review Providers (SRPs), engineering teams, and product lines.

• Track the status of ongoing certification submissions, unblock engineering teams, and escalate issues to management when necessary.

• Maintain program status and drive dependencies/actions with DSK (Korea HQ) and SRPs.

• Co-manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities, target dates, and budget.

• Provide clear and timely visibility of program status to all stakeholders.

Technical & Security Collaboration

• Work closely with security engineering teams to ensure compliance with OCP S.A.F.E. specifications, including cryptography implementations in storage applications.

• Demonstrate familiarity with code review processes, threat modeling, vulnerability testing/management, and the overall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Drive continuous process improvements through checklists, best practices, post-mortems, and optimizing QA time for certifications.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with OCP Security Review Providers (SRPs), ensuring effective collaboration, timely issue resolution, and SRP selection based on bandwidth and project needs.

• Collaborate with business teams to provide visibility into certification schedules, timelines, and deliverables.

• Represent the security team in customer meetings and industry forums/working groups.

Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Technical Program Manager…

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant industry experience, or master’s degree with 3 years of experience specifically with OCP S.A.F.E. certifications.

• Prior experience working directly with OCP Security Review Providers (SRPs).

• Preferable experience with security architecture and codebases for enterprise SSD/HDD devices.

• Strong background in cryptography and security applications in storage technologies (e.g., SSDs).

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Inclusive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across diverse global teams.

• Demonstrates curiosity, resilience, and a data-driven approach to solving challenges.

• Innovative and creative, with the ability to quickly explore and adapt to new ideas and changing environments.

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