Head of Real Estate and Facilities

**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** Overview**:
The emphasis for this role will be on building a high-performing team who will implement a shared vision for the growth and sustenance of facilities and the safe operation within them. That vision will incorporate advanced facility planning, site selection, execution of capital expenditure projects, site maintenance and operations, EHS (Employee Health & Safety) and security as it relates to people and facilities.

**Detailed Responsibilities**:

- Work closely with the executive team and other key global stakeholders to develop a compelling strategic vision, evaluate alternative strategies, capitalize on core strengths, and implement operating plans to achieve objectives for growth.
- Build and implement facility development plans that ensure sufficiency, flexibility, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Manage the real estate portfolio, including negotiating and executing new lease agreements, modifications to existing leases, renewal options and lease terminations.
- Establish and direct future-forward programs that ensure environmental health, life safety, regulatory compliance, security, and continuity.
- Oversee leadership for our security organization, across multiple disciplines including governance & controls, programs, compliance, investigations, physical security, and executive protection.
- Champion critical infrastructure for facility and equipment needs.
- Build smart processes and systems to enable transparent oversight and reporting.
- Leverage the use of data, benchmarking and insights to develop and present multiple space and workplace scenarios to stakeholders, ensuring we optimize our employee workspaces and real estate portfolio.
- Simplify and conduct financial management and reporting requirements for Facilities & EHS, including long-range planning and budget management.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 10 years of global experience running multiple real estate functions, preferably in the technology industry.
- Proven leadership capabilities building, managing and holding accountable large, global teams with an “outcome ownership” mindset.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives related to M&A and Divestitures in a publicly traded company strongly preferred.
- Ability to represent the company with the highest levels of integrity and build successful relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
- Excellent strategic capability, with the ability to translate those strategies into aligned workstreams for execution by the team.
- Data-driven mindset and capabilities that underpin excellent decision-making skills.
- Possess excellent agility and resiliency with a growth-mindset to lead change.

**Additional Information**

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.

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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 e