Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a program manager for the Western Digital Consumer Solutions Business Unit this position will manage internal and external teams (ODM, CM, and/or OEM) to develop, certify, and manufacture the product to meet or exceed the expectations of the WDC organization.
• The WDC team will provide product requirements and guidance throughout the development process with the supplier team during development and manufacturing startup.
• The Program Manager serves as the leader of the WDC team to manage the internal and supplier teams to develop the products in a manner consistent with WDC’s development requirements and overall quality expectations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• A BS degree is required for this position, a MS is preferred. A degree in engineering (EE, ME or a related field) is preferred for this position
• The candidate must have 10+ years of experience working in an engineering environment with at least 8 years program management experience. Product development experience with consumer products is a plus.
• The candidate must have outstanding communication skills. Written and spoken language fluency in English is required.
• This position may require significant travel, including some international travel

PREFERRED

• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
• A Project Management Institute certification (PMP) is preferred for this position
• Ability to present to all level of management / stakeholders on performance metrics
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Written and spoken language fluency in Mandarin is desired.

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 Careers.Accommodations@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.

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