Job Description

Western Digital

The next big thing in data is you!

Western Digitals Consumer Solutions group is looking for an experienced, talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Program Manager to join our Software Engineering team.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving execution of our software and services portfolio as well as cross-functional and executive-level communications. You will be tasked with defining necessary processes to improve productivity, engage with external partners as required and overall work for a globally distributed organization of talented software engineers. In addition, you will lead and manage a small and talented team of program managers on launching all software on our consumer products.

The ideal candidate for this role is an individual who enjoys working with fast-paced technical teams, who can roll up his/her sleeves and help figure out solutions to hard problems. Overall, we want someone who is enthusiastic and wants to make a difference by delivering high-quality consumer products. If you are curious in learning the details of our complex product ecosystem, we would love you to be part of our team!

Come join a growing organization that is aimed at solving consumer storage needs! Check out a few of our recent release: EdgeRover - Single view of your content | ibi - Smart Photo Manager | My Cloud Home - Personal Cloud Storage | Armorlock - Next Gen Secure SSD

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Hands on experience driving software development and processes
* Develop and manage end to end project plans and ensure on-time delivery
* Lead cross functional team members to deliver projects on time
* Proactively identity upcoming risks, inefficiencies, issues, and bottlenecks
* Effectively communicate status to cross functional teams as well as upper management
* Responsive and keen on process improvement to improve development efficiency and accountability
* Able to think strategically and tactically and to build consensus and collaborative teamwork to make programs successful
* Identify risks and mitigations required to meet schedules and quality.

REQUIRED:

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical degree
* 10+ years experience in program management
* Proficient with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
* Passionate about details and good at multitasking
* Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
* Experience leading cross-organizational programs and experience holding teams and individuals accountable to timelines and deliverables
* Analytical and problem solving experience including experience collecting data points across projects
* Experience understanding product requirements and translating needs into plans
* Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
* Prior Product Owner experience a plus

ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

The future. Its on you. You & Western Digital.

Weve been storing the worlds data for more than 50 years. Once, storage was the most important thing we could do for data. Now, were helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and government organizations come to us for the technologies and solutions needed to bring meaning and value to their ever-increasing diversity of data.

But we cant do it alone. Todays exceptional data challenges require your unique skills. You can be the next big thing in data.

Western Digital data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer.

Western Digital does not discriminate on the basis of 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 persons gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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.

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