Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy

2 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Western Digital Full time

Salary Range: $123,000.00

Company Overview:

At Western Digital, we envision driving global innovation and pushing the limits of technology to transform the seemingly impossible into reality.

We are fundamentally a company of innovators. With the right technology, individuals can achieve remarkable feats. For decades, we have been at the forefront of this mission, enabling significant milestones such as sending a man to the moon.

As a pivotal partner to some of the largest and fastest-growing organizations worldwide, we contribute to various sectors—from enhancing competitive gaming platforms to creating safer urban environments and smarter, more connected vehicles. Our technology powers the data centers that support many of the world's leading companies and public cloud services.

Whether binge-watching your favorite shows, engaging on social media, or shopping online, Western Digital is behind the storage infrastructure that makes it all possible. Even that flash memory card capturing your cherished moments? That's our innovation at work.

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-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned professional in competitive and market intelligence to join our Market & Competitive Intelligence team within Corporate Strategy. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with Corporate Strategy and other key departments to uncover market and competitive insights, engaging in a variety of high-impact strategic initiatives to help Western Digital fulfill its vision of leveraging data to address the world's most pressing challenges. This role is dynamic and fast-paced, offering visibility to senior leadership who rely on this team's analyses for critical strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Deliver timely and impactful analyses to senior management and the broader team, clearly articulating product, industry, and strategic implications.
  2. Develop and implement competitive and market sizing models to enhance our planning and decision-making processes.
  3. Integrate diverse internal and external perspectives to foster company-wide alignment on foresight, market views, and strategic context.
  4. Engage in competitive intelligence activities across the organization.
  5. Research market and competitive trends, including products, roadmaps, partnerships, and government policies, utilizing various internal and external resources.
  6. Lead significant strategic projects to support Western Digital's growth objectives.
  7. Proactively gather insights from internal domain experts.
  8. Enhance existing report formats and collaborate with key departments to identify improvements in processes, content, and insights.
  9. Foster strong teamwork within and beyond the Strategy team to drive organizational success.
  10. Incorporate tools and best practices into the function, aiding in the development of scalable capabilities within the company.
  11. Assist in the onboarding of new team members.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A Master's degree in business, engineering, or computer science is preferred, with data management training considered a plus. Candidates should possess 5-10 years of experience in high technology sectors, including corporate strategy, product management, or technology management, with at least 3 years of experience utilizing market and competitive intelligence in decision-making.

Specific Knowledge:

Advanced data analytics and research capabilities are essential, along with a technical understanding of flash memory, controllers, and the functions/features of enterprise and hyperscale systems.

Skills:

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to synthesize various viewpoints and provide key takeaways and impact analyses.

Interpersonal Skills:

Effective communication of insightful findings and recommendations to senior management is crucial, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Other Attributes:

Attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are vital. Candidates should also exhibit self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.

Additional Information:

Western Digital is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities.



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