Sr. Director Product Management for Consumer Products

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive 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.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

The Senior Director of Product Management for Consumer Flash Products will lead the strategic direction, development, and management of SanDisk's entire consumer flash product portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of flash memory technology, market trends, and consumer needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for product innovation and expansion, driving product planning, and ensuring our products meet the evolving demands of the market. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for SanDisk's consumer flash products, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business goals. 

• Sustainability strategy: Help develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy for our technology products, ensuring alignment with our organization's overall sustainability objectives.  

• Team management/development: hire, manage and develop individual contributors and/or managers, while also expanding and standardizing existing product work streams & processes 

• Portfolio Management: Oversee the entire consumer flash product portfolio, ensuring it meets current market demands and aligns with future technology trends. 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure product success and market penetration. 

• Category Management: Direct the strategic oversight and product lifecycle management of major consumer flash product categories, including memory cards, USB flash drives, and Solid State Drives (SSDs). Ensure each category meets the market needs and contributes to the overall profitability and growth of the business. 

• Innovation Leadership: Stay ahead of technological trends in the flash memory and storage solutions sector. Lead the exploration and integration of next-generation technologies into product development to maintain and enhance market leadership. 

• Investment Strategy: Work closely with the executive team to lead the setting of investment portfolios, focusing on emerging technologies and market opportunities. Ensure investments are aligned with the long-term strategic goals and have the potential to drive innovation and growth in the flash memory market. 

• Technology Partnerships: Foster strong relationships with technology partners, suppliers, and industry leaders to secure access to the latest technologies and innovations. Collaborate on co-development projects that can enhance product offerings and competitive positioning. 

• Product Diversification: Evaluate and identify opportunities for product diversification within the flash memory space, ensuring SanDisk remains at the forefront of consumer storage solutions. Leverage insights into technological advancements to guide new product development and portfolio expansion. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.  MBA preferred. 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with a focus on consumer electronics or memory/storage products. 

• Proven track record of managing and laun