Position Summary

Samsung Electronics is the largest TV maker in the world and has occupied the number one position in the TV market for the last 18 years. New developments in consumer TV technology are increasingly leading the evolution of the creation and distribution of audio/video across broadcast and streaming platforms.

Samsung is now seeking a TV Technology Strategy Manager to work as part of the TV Research Team at SRUK. This is a permanent position based in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK. We operate a hybrid policy of 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home weekly.

Role and Responsibilities

The TV Research Team at Samsung Research UK drives Samsung’s European TV strategy by:

Managing strategic relationships with EU broadcasters and network operators

Incubation of new technology and services moving from R&D into market deployment

Representing Samsung in TV Standards Development at EU and National Level

Representing Samsung in TV Regulatory activities at an EU and National Level

We are looking for a dynamic and creative TV Technology Strategy Manager who is passionate about the TV industry and has a strategic understanding of how the industry will evolve in future.

As a TV Technology Strategy Manager, you will:

Provide tech-pre sales and business development support for Samsung technologies moving from R&D to commercial deployment

Represent Samsung in EU & National TV Standardisation

Seek new technical and commercial innovation for Samsung in EU TV market

Analyse and react to an ever-evolving EU Regulatory Framework as it impacts Samsung TV business

All work is to be of a professional standard, paying due regard to safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness, time scales and the needs of the Company.

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills:

BS or higher degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering or any related discipline

Understanding of consumer electronics technologies and business drivers

Understanding of digital audio/video fundamentals

Understanding of broadcast and streaming value chain technologies from Production through Distribution

Understanding of SmartTV Web technologies and trends

Able to represent Samsung professionally in external engagements with 3rd parties and strategic partners

Ability to understand and innovate both commercial strategy and technology solutions

An effective communicator able to clearly present at external events and conferences

Ability to create meaningful, engaging presentations and deliver them to diverse audiences

Ability to develop and execute strategies to achieve business objectives

Willingness to travel internationally to support business needs.

Desirable Skills:

Experience of working in an embedded S/W development role

Experience of working in content creation, broadcast/streaming industries and/or broadcast B2B sector

EU (non-English) language fluency

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK

Hybrid Policy: 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home weekly

Employee Benefits: Highly competitive salary, performance bonus up to 21.5%, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, life assurance, medical insurance, income protection, flexible benefits scheme with £600 annually to spend on them, Samsung product discounts, subsidised employee restaurant and free parking

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a previous employer.

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