Senior Manager

Description:

Western Digital seeks a strategic leader to drive organizational growth by developing and executing long-term plans, conducting market analysis, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. This role requires fostering collaboration across product, engineering, data science, marketing, and sales teams to align business priorities. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven decision-making to optimize strategy, drive continuous improvement, and manage complex organizational changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide strategic operational planning and insights.

• Collaborate with Finance & Operations for scenario modeling and investment prioritization.

• Act as liaison to ensure alignment and execution of long-term business goals.

• Analyze data to inform strategy, identify growth and efficiency opportunities.

• Design and improve processes to enhance productivity.

• Develop and report on key performance metrics.

• Drive strategy, design, AI/automation, and operationalization of planning workflows.

• Manage dependencies, risks, and workflow changes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategic planning within consulting, investment banking, private equity, or technology.

• Strong judgment, decisiveness, and adaptability to fast-paced environments.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Experience driving change management and using data to improve business processes.

Preferred:

• MBA or MS from a top-tier institution.

Additional Information:

• Remote work opportunity with Western Digital’s inclusive and diverse culture.

• Comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and accommodations for disabilities.