Program Manager

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level program manager to join the IT Strategy & Transformation Team. This individual will focus on driving critical initiatives within the function - and will be accountable for ensuring that they are completed successfully in terms of resource management, schedule and budget. The role will work cross-functionally with IT/business leaders and key stakeholders to define business outcomes and deliverables, and manage them to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of program initiatives. Develop detailed program plans, set milestones, and track progress across multiple projects.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements, manage expectations, and provide regular updates on program status.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure smooth delivery of the program.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments (engineering, product, marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment on program goals and timelines.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure adequate resources (people, time, tools) are available to meet program objectives. Balance competing priorities effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements to project management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Program Reporting: Provide regular program status updates to senior leadership, including progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, risks, and achievements.
• Financial Management: Manage program budgets, ensuring that costs remain within approved limits and that resources are allocated efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications

Experience:

3-5 years of program or project management experience, ideally in a technical or complex business environment.

Skills

• Strong project management skills (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse global teams
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, Asana)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Certifications (optional)

PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or similar certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 jobs.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.