Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, as Executive Assistant you will play a vital role in managing productivity and effectiveness of the Finance organization.  High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, problem-solving, proactive planning, persistence and diplomacy are required to manage executive calendars and travel.  A high degree of discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is required.  Must play an influential, leadership role with the Administrative support teams across the company. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership on strategically managing Calendar and Travel
• Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements
• Proactively solicit agendas, attendee lists and attendee preparation
• Assistance on tracking and driving completion of key deliverables and follow-ups on outstanding issues
• Coordination of staff activities such as regular one-on-ones, staff and all hands meetings, including capture and tracking of action items and follow-ups
• Planning and coordination of offsite events
• Manage office purchasing requisitions, expense reports and facilities requests
• Maintain contact database and group email lists
• Coordinate AV and IT requirements for video conferences and webcasts.
• Assist with formatting, editing and consolidation of presentations and other Office documents.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of experience as an assistant supporting VP-level executives
• Proficient with PC/Mac and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Proactive and energetic handling multi-priority complex issues with poise and grace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to learn and ask questions

PREFERRED:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree

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 our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We 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 process. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In 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.