Job Title: Strategic Partnership 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, results-driven manager-level candidate for our AI Infrastructure Solutions team. As a vital member of the team, this individual will play a key role in developing and managing strategic partnerships that can drive significant value for SK AI and its new business efforts. This includes identifying and evaluating potential partners, developing compelling partnership proposals, negotiating favorable terms, and managing ongoing relationships to ensure mutual success. Key skills for success include the ability to establish and manage network of industry contacts and collaboration partners, prioritize effectively, synthesize market insights, and foster cross-functional alignment. Responsibilities: * Partnership Development: Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships and relationships in the data center ecosystem to unlock new business opportunities for SK AI. * Program Management: Lead projects and initiatives with partners, and ensuring execution against milestones and outcomes. * Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscapes to shape the partnership roadmap and identify new opportunities that expand market reach and growth. * Communications: Provide regular updates to leadership on the status of partnership initiatives and opportunities. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams and leaders to ensure alignment of strategy and seamless execution/coordination Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). * 6 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, investment banking, or client-facing roles in the technology industry. * Experience managing partnerships and agreements - discuss and structure contracts, interpret legal documents, and close agreements. * Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, start-up like environment where an entrepreneurial mindset, persistent execution, and ability to form relationships will drive your success. * Experience working with senior executives and cross-functionally with different teams and functions. * Ability to formulate and articulate business and technical points with partners as well as internal teams. * Effective communication (written & verbal) and influencing skills Preferred Qualifications: * MBA or advanced technical degree. * Working experience in an industry related to the data center ecosystem, with general knowledge of the data center industry (both business & technical perspectives) and AI data center value chain. * Experience with new business creation and technology commercialization. * General understanding of AI trends and implications to the evolution of data center ecosystem. Requirement: * 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. Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. Pay Range $120,000-$170,000 USD