VP, Information Technology (CIO)

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.

Overview

The VP, Information Technology (CIO) is key to the success of our global operations. The strategic impact of this function is significant and requires innovation to be successful to future proof our IT technology roadmap, to scale enterprise capabilities and support game changing initiatives. This position reports to SVP and CIO, IT overseeing all functions supporting Operations including Manufacturing for the enterprise.

The Role

The mission of this role is to add significant value by developing and driving our IT charter for our business. Our charter is focused on business partnership alignment, operational excellence, technology strategy and organizational development. Areas of focus and priorities are always grounded on business need and incorporate industry trends to deliver maximum value.

· Ensures strong alignment with business functions on IT strategies and 3–5-year roadmaps, acting as a collaborative technology thought partner.

· Supports delivery of best-in-class execution of our manufacturing organization

· Identifies, tracks and measures SLA, KPI’s and metrics with a mindset of continuous improvement.

· Builds and drives digital transformation enabling a highly productive workforce by enabling self-serve and using AI/ML to drive operational effectiveness and efficiencies.

· Creates a growth mindset within the organization and invests in leadership development, this includes being a mentor to IT leadership team members.

· Builds a capable, flexible talent pool and shapes agile IT operating and delivery models.

· Creates empowered teams and fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment for all employees to succeed.

IT Functional Accountabilities

· Overall IT Strategy design and Process Management

· IT Infrastructure and Information Security

· Enterprise Applications and Analytics

· IT Architecture, AI/ML, Big Data Platform and Factory Analytical Applications

· Engineering and Manufacturing IT

· Sales and Marketing IT

· Digital Workplace Technology – Collaboration, Workplace Experience and Automation

Requirements

Experienced IT Leader

· This individual will ideally have at least 15 years of experience leading an IT function for a global semiconductor company with annual revenues of over $2 billion with a proven track record of high performance.

· Experience having led strategic initiatives related to M&A and Divestitures in a publicly traded company strongly preferred.

Global Exposure

· A globally minded leader, this executive will be at home doing business in our worldwide environment with team members located in the Americas, APAC and EMEA. This person will be comfortable with diverse teams of people and should be culturally attuned to succeeding in a complex global environment.  

Leadership Capabilities

· Grows our function by applying knowledge of the business, anticipates market and client dynamics and embraces progressive approaches and practices to make smart business decisions, execute the strategy to drive positive outcomes, and advance company’s goals.

· Leads our people by establishing a compelling vision that clearly links the company’s strategy to your team’s short and long-term strategic deliverables and inspires the team to find meaning in the work to deliver on common goals.

· Shapes our future for what is on the horizon, exploits emerging opportunities, and evolves and re-imagines more innovative ways to drive growth and future success for the business.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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