Director, IT Strategy

Samsung Electronics

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On-site
Location
Plano, TX
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 31, 2026

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TL;DR · Director, IT Strategy

Director, IT Strategy joins the Business Transformation & Excellence team to define and drive enterprise-wide IT strategic direction for Samsung Electronics America. This role is responsible for leading large-scale transformation and cost optimization initiatives, including cloud infrastructure management, enterprise system transitions, and security policy enforcement. The successful candidate will develop comprehensive IT cost management plans, oversee major projects like email platform migrations, and manage vendor relationships to ensure fiscal accountability. Key technical requirements include experience with AWS, SAP, Salesforce, N-IRP, Alteryx, and Tableau. Candidates must possess expertise in cloud cost optimization, enterprise architecture, and data privacy compliance while being fluent in both Korean and English. The role focuses on translating corporate vision into actionable roadmaps, managing high-performing teams, and ensuring IT initiatives align with business priorities across a complex, multi-faceted organizational structure.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive IT Cost Management Plan to optimize costs across enterprise services, cloud infrastructure, and vendor contracts.
  • Lead the AWS Cost Optimization Project to identify and implement cost reduction measures across various cloud service providers.
  • Oversee major enterprise system transitions, including email archiving migrations and platform transitions from Exchange to Knox.
  • Enforce N-IRP system policies and govern IT security protocols to ensure corporate compliance and resolve security issues.
  • Provide strategic direction for IT governance, information security, audit procedures, and data privacy compliance.
  • Translate executive vision into a comprehensive IT roadmap and communicate these goals to stakeholders and Samsung HQ.
  • Build and manage a high-performing IT Strategy team while evolving the organizational structure to meet future needs.
  • Manage IT vendor relationships and govern strategic technology budgets to ensure value realization and risk mitigation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in IT strategy, process innovation, or enterprise systems management.
  • Minimum 8 years leading enterprise-scale IT programs including cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), ERP (SAP), or CRM (Salesforce).
  • Business-level fluency in both Korean and English for technical and business documentation.
  • Proven experience in IT cost management strategy and driving measurable cost optimization across enterprise services and cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience with IT security policy governance, compliance, and audit within a large enterprise setting.
  • Track record of managing high-performing teams and influencing C-suite and executive stakeholders.
  • PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).

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