Business Development Manager (Contract)

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Contract)
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract
Work Model: Onsite 
     

About SK hynix America
At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.

About This Role:

This role will support the new SK AI initiative (SK Group level) established to identify and create new business opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI data center market. SK AI seeks to leverage the broad range of capabilities and products, and the collective scale of SK Group portfolio companies to address the top critical challenges in AI infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven candidate for our AI Infrastructure Solutions team. As a vital member of the team, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the future direction of SK AI’s data center strategy and new business creation efforts. In this challenging and highly visible role, this individual will support strategic decision-making by leading projects related to business strategy and the identification of business opportunities as it relates to the pursuit of establishing new and strengthening existing business endeavors. This role requires extensive experience in the technology/semiconductor industry along with strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with multiple internal stakeholders on highly visible and time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities:

• Business Strategy: Provide strategic support on business & finance on new business of IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service). As a key partner working closely with Engineering/Product Leaders, this role will work to execute a variety of workstreams aimed at improving SK AI’s IaaS-related software and business service.
• Strategic Analysis: Quickly build expertise and insights about key industry trends and potential implications for SK AI. Lead efforts to perform detailed strategic and financial assessments of business development opportunities.
• Internal Alignment: Support the delivery of market assessments and strategy recommendations to the senior leadership team for discussion and endorsement. Collaborate with internal teams and leaders to ensure alignment of strategy and smooth execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
• Minimum of 6 to 10 years of business experience within the technology (e.g., semiconductor, data center, cloud, etc.) industry, in roles related to business development, strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or related functions.
• Experience developing strategies and structuring messaging to influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functionally with different teams and functions.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, startup-like environment where an entrepreneurial mindset, persistent execution, and ability to form relationships will drive your success.
• Effective communication (written & verbal) and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Working experience in an industry related to the cloud or data center ecosystem, with general knowledge of the AI Infra industry (both business & technical perspectives).
• Strong proficiency in optimization strategy on data center-related Hardware and Software.
• Experience in planning and managing projects in R&D and commercializing new AI solutions.
• Experience leading and developing financial models, creating new financial processes, models, and tools for Cloud or IaaS business.
• Experience with new business creation and technology commercialization.
• Experience analyzing, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements.
• Fluency in Korean and English (speaking, reading, and writing) is essential.

• Authorized to work in the US    

Equal Employment Opportunity:

SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. 

 

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