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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to lead our organization's data management, analytics, and enterprise architecture initiatives. This member of IT leadership team will ensure the integration of data strategy with enterprise architecture to drive business innovation and operational excellence. This role will oversee the development, governance, and optimization of data assets while fostering a data-driven culture and aligning data capabilities with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Strategy and Leadership

· Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy in alignment with the organization’s mission and enterprise architecture goals.

· Serve as a thought leader on data, analytics, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

· Partner with senior leaders to integrate data strategy into overall business and IT strategy.

Enterprise Architecture

· Collaborate with IT leadership to design and implement enterprise architecture frameworks that support data-driven decision-making.

· Ensure seamless integration of data platforms, tools, and processes within the broader enterprise architecture.

· Drive the alignment of data systems with business objectives, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and efficiency.

· Oversee data architecture to ensure that it supports advanced analytics, business intelligence, and real-time decision-making.

Data Governance and Compliance

· Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

· Implement robust data security and privacy practices within the enterprise architecture.

· Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of data assets across the enterprise.

Analytics and Business Insights

· Lead the development of advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualization capabilities.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic objectives.

· Leverage data insights to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and revenue growth.

Data Infrastructure and Technology

· Design and oversee scalable data infrastructure aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

· Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their potential to enhance enterprise and data architecture.

· Manage vendor relationships and ensure alignment of technology solutions with organizational goals.

Team Leadership and Development

· Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, architects, and analysts.

· Promote a collaborative environment between data and IT teams, ensuring alignment on enterprise architecture goals.

· Mentor team members to develop technical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).

· 15+ years of experience in data management, enterprise architecture, and analytics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

Skills and Competencies

· Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and data governance.

· Strong knowledge of data architecture, big data platforms, and cloud-based solutions.

· Experience integrating data systems into enterprise-wide architectures.

· Advanced understanding of machine learning, AI, and business intelligence tools.

· Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

· Excellent stakeholder communication and project management skills.

 

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 [email protected] 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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Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.