Executive Assistant to Chief Strategy Officer HDD

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

We are seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) for the Chief Strategy Officer of Western Digital.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will partner closely with the Strategy team and other senior leaders to the executive.

In this role, you will be trusted to work with the highest level of confidentiality, understanding the needs of the executive while carefully balancing relationship building across the business. You will need to be organized and innovative, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. You must have a can-do attitude, and be willing to pitch in and help others, to execute effectively and efficiently.

You will need to have strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. A strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to maintain the utmost level of professionalism is required.

The ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as part of a team is vital.

Supporting an executive for a company spread across the globe, at times you will need to be flexible with working hours, and self-time management will be necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calendar Management: Ensure the leaders time is well organized and used to best support the goals of group and the broader company.
• Meeting Planning and Organization: Assist the leader in the planning and organizing of internal and external meetings, team off sites, country visits, and other meetings.
• General Inquiries: Act as the source for inquiries into the leaders office and the ability to refer routine matters to appropriate parties.
• Correspondence/Approvals: Act as a proxy for communications and approvals, where applicable.
• Tool Management: Manage expense reports, SOW’s and PO’s, and become savvy with WD’s internal tools such as M365, Co-Pilot etc.
• Briefing Documents: Manage briefing documents for key internal/external meetings and create briefing packets for business trips.
• Projects: Partners with key stakeholders within the group and other senior leaders on special projects, as needed.
• Travel: Manage the leaders travel needs, including planning optimum travel arrangements
• Community: Build the necessary communities to further drive your own development, and to support your peers across the business.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of desktop computer applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, SharePoint
• Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Utmost integrity and professionalism
• Must be a team player, able to work across multiple different teams
• Ability to carefully manage the time of the executive, while also ensuring openness, being approachable and easy to deal with
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other administrators, as well as partner with peers for shared success

Requirements:

• Engage with Executive and C-suite Leadership: Collaborate closely with senior leadership, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Onsite Presence and Operational Awareness: Maintain a consistent and proactive presence at headquarters to stay informed on key developments and organizational dynamics.
• Document Preparation and Communication: Demonstrate proficiency in preparing clear, concise documents, including PowerPoint presentations, straightforward Excel models, and meeting summaries, leveraging AI tools for efficiency.
• Experience in a Global, Multinational Environment: Navigate the complexities of working across mul