Chief Information Officer, Global Technology Operations

2 weeks ago

Milpitas, California, United States Western Digital Full time

Company Overview


At Western Digital, we are driven by a vision to ignite global innovation and challenge the limits of technology, transforming the seemingly impossible into reality.

At our essence, Western Digital is a collective of problem solvers. Given the right technology, individuals can achieve remarkable feats. For decades, we have been at the forefront of such achievements, including our contributions to the lunar missions.

We proudly partner with some of the most prominent and rapidly growing organizations worldwide.

From enhancing competitive gaming platforms to creating safer urban environments and smarter, more connected vehicles, to powering the data centers of many of the world's largest corporations and public cloud services, Western Digital is paving the way for a brighter, more intelligent future.


Have you recently binge-watched a series, engaged on social media, or shopped online? Western Digital is behind the storage infrastructure that supports many of these platforms.

And that flash memory card capturing your cherished moments? That's our innovation as well.

We provide a comprehensive range of technologies, storage devices, and platforms for both businesses and consumers. Our data-centric solutions encompass the Western Digital, G-TechnologyTM, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Today's unique challenges call for your exceptional skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we can redefine the future of data.

Position Overview

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a pivotal role in the success of our global operations.

The strategic influence of this position is substantial and necessitates innovation to ensure our IT technology roadmap is future-ready, scalable, and supportive of transformative initiatives.

This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President and CIO, overseeing all operational functions, including Manufacturing for the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities


The primary objective of this role is to create significant value by developing and executing our IT strategy for the organization.

Our strategy emphasizes alignment with business partnerships, operational excellence, technology vision, and organizational growth. Focus areas and priorities are consistently aligned with business needs and incorporate industry trends to maximize value delivery.

  • Ensures robust alignment with business units on IT strategies and 3-5 year plans, serving as a collaborative technology advisor.
  • Facilitates the delivery of top-tier execution within our manufacturing division.
  • Identifies, monitors, and evaluates SLAs, KPIs, and metrics with a commitment to continuous enhancement.
  • Champions digital transformation to foster a highly efficient workforce through self-service capabilities and the application of AI/ML for operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Cultivates a growth-oriented mindset within the organization and invests in leadership development, including mentoring IT leadership team members.
  • Develops a skilled, adaptable talent pool and shapes agile IT operational and delivery frameworks.
  • Fosters empowered teams and nurtures a collaborative and inclusive environment for all employees to thrive.

IT Functional Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive IT Strategy formulation and Process Management
  • IT Infrastructure and Information Security Management
  • Enterprise Applications and Analytics Oversight
  • IT Architecture, AI/ML, Big Data Platforms, and Factory Analytical Applications
  • Engineering and Manufacturing IT Solutions
  • Sales and Marketing IT Support
  • Digital Workplace Technology - Collaboration, Workplace Experience, and Automation

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

  • A seasoned IT leader with a minimum of 15 years of experience managing an IT function within a global semiconductor organization generating over $2 billion in annual revenue, demonstrating a proven history of high performance.
  • Experience leading strategic initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions and divestitures in a publicly traded company is highly desirable.
Global Perspective

  • A globally aware leader, this executive will thrive in our international landscape, collaborating with team members across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. This individual will be comfortable working with diverse teams and should possess cultural sensitivity to succeed in a complex global environment.
Leadership Skills

  • Expands our function by leveraging business acumen, anticipating market and client dynamics, and embracing innovative approaches to make informed business decisions, execute strategies that yield positive results, and advance the company's objectives.
  • Inspires our workforce by establishing a compelling vision that connects the company's strategy to the team's short and long-term goals, motivating the team to find purpose in their work and achieve common objectives.
  • Envisions our future by identifying emerging opportunities and reimagining innovative methods to drive growth and success for the organization.

Additional Information


Western Digital is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We also strictly prohibit harassment of any individual based on the aforementioned characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all employment aspects.

Western Digital values the power of diversity.

As a global entity, we believe that reflecting the diversity of our customers and communities within our workforce is the most effective approach.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.


Western Digital is committed to providing opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can navigate our careers website and hiring process successfully.

Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodation requests.

In your communication, please include a description of the specific accommodation needed as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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