Senior Director, Program Management - Chief of Staff

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

Senior Director, Program Management - Chief of Staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directing, planning and prioritizing operational initiatives/projects on behalf of HDD business unit, as well as independent leadership of special projects

• Acting as the point of contact for HDD GM/EVP, executive leadership team, and business stakeholders

• Participating in the development of financial strategies inclusive of work on various aspects of organizational finance for HDD business unit

• Providing strategic advice to HDD GM/EVP and executive leadership team to improve daily management of organization, including problem resolution approaches and procedures

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BS/BA or MS degree with an Engineering emphasis
• 10 years + related experience on program/project management
• MUST HAVE Knowledge of Western Digital HDD products and services
• Strong capability in Human Capital Resource Planning and projections 
• Have high Financial Acumen
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills with executive presence and confidence
• Result driven and able to motivate, influence and aspire both executive/senior leaders and peer team members
• High analytical skills, be able to see patterns, be a fast thinker and a good decision maker with an agile approach
• Overcomes obstacles and constraints without becoming defeated or discouraged
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills with executive presence and confidence
• Experience as  a renowned performer with solid leadership skills and a strong sense of self/personal presence
• Thorough understanding of HDD product/services acumen and competitive market
• Willingness to work hard and take direction but also creatively solve problems for which the answers aren’t always obvious
• Strong cross-functional influence and independent leadership; while being able to adapt to work productively in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of ou