At WD, 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, WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead cross-functional program management for engineering changes and operational transformation initiatives
Drive strategic program planning and execution across manufacturing sites and product development
Coordinate engineering change management processes and their impact assessment on operations
Execute program cost optimization and operational improvement initiatives through systematic change control
Manage program delivery, timeline coordination, and risk mitigation across engineering and operations functions
Lead program governance and stakeholder alignment with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Currently pursuing Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Operation Management, or equivalent experience

PREFERRED:

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and statistical process control
Experience with data analytics tools, and project management
Understanding of supply chain management and vendor qualification processes
Familiarity with risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies

SKILLS:

Experience in program management, operations, or engineering
Extensive experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in semiconductor, electronics, or technology industry
Proven track record in engineering change management and process improvement
Experience with yield optimization, quality systems, and reliability engineering
Background in global operations and multi-site program coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Cross-cultural competency for global team management

Additional Information

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Manager 2, Program Management Engineering