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Company description
The futureIt’s on youYou & western digital.
We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 yearsOnce, it was the most important thing we could do for dataNow we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.
The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.
But we can’t do it aloneToday’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skillsIt’s you & usTogether, we’re the next big thing in data.
Western digital® data-centric solutions are found under the g-technology™, hgst, sandisk®, tegile™, upthere™, and wd® brands.
Job description
In this position the individual will coordinate various projects, products, and other strategic initiatives across an organization.
Have a deep understanding of organizational strategies and goals gained through the processes of project and portfolio management
Identify gaps in the business and advice on the corrective actions necessary
Enable innovation and creativity to develop new winning strategies
Ensure monitoring and control of project execution performance; developing project management methodologies; implementing professional ppm tools; coordinating program and portfolio management; facilitating and improving strategic project management; optimizing resource across projects
Work with cross-functional teams in project management activities driving execution of requirements and ensuring the project is delivered on schedule
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; report and escalate to management as needed
Other responsibilities will include running cross functional meetings with internal and external 3rd party suppliers or partners, managing operational, supply-chain, quality and cost aspects of the program
Develop and maintain program development kpis/metrics/dashboards across all flash products (cash curve, gross margin, product/program development costs etc.)
Effectively propagate change management across the flash organization
Working knowledge on non-volatile storage technologies such as flash is a big plus
Qualifications
Program management experience is required
Familiarity with erp/plm tools such as sap, agile or other equivalent.
Proficiency with microsoft excel and other ms office tool
Typically requires 5-10+ years experience in npi program management/operations management.
Self-motivated, significant, results and detail focused, leadership experience required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to management.
Ability to drive solutions across multiple cross-functional teams, and the supply chain
Mba is a plus
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 characteristicsWe also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed aboveOur non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employmentWe 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 diversityAs a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from withinWe believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around usWe are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring processPlease contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation requestIn your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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