Western Digital
Overview
We are architecting a next-generation PMO model that moves beyond status trackingone built to embed strategic clarity, execution rigor, and measurable outcomes across our global supply chain organization. This role sits at the core of a bold transformation, designed not simply to manage projects, but to architect the systems and mindset that drive sustainable enterprise value. As Staff Program Manager in Digital Transformation Strategy, youll lead the evolution of our PMO to enable prioritization frameworks, cross-functional orchestration, and consistent delivery excellence. Partnering with stakeholders across Global End to End Supply Chain youll bring structure to complex portfolios and empower teams with the tools, visibility, and alignment needed to scale transformational outcomes. Your focus will span the full initiative lifecycle from strategy intake and prioritization, through KPI tracking and execution governance, to downstream adoption of scalable frameworks and templates. Your influence will connect strategy to results, not by enforcing process for process' sake, but by enabling momentum and accountability at every level. Responsibilities
Lead 3-4 priority programs that span across E2E Supply Chain, Digital Transformation focusing on connecting planning to execution. Enable outcome-based planning by embedding prioritization and intake rigor into PMO workflows and toolsets. Collaborate across business and technical teams to co-develop frameworks, templates, and coaching playbooks that reinforce agility and delivery mindset. Use Smartsheet, Confluence, and Jira to build dashboards that monitor health, risk, and delivery across portfolios. Champion the adoption of delivery culture not just accountability, but empowerment, clarity, and measurable progress. Improve transparency and delivery rhythm by owning program dashboards, reporting cadences, and issue escalation paths. Support cross-functional teams in navigating change through rollout of playbooks, process templates, and communication channels. Build and manage PMO content spaces (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence), ensuring clarity, usability, and up-to-date governance documentation. Qualifications
58 years of hands-on project/program management experience, ideally in a matrixed supply chain or transformation-focused environment. Strong operational mindset with a proven track record of executing complex cross-functional initiatives from intake to completion. Familiarity with agile, waterfall, or hybrid methods with the ability to flex delivery styles based on team readiness and project needs. A knack for simplifying complexity bringing structure to ambiguity through process design, documentation, and stakeholder alignment. Confident communicator who can facilitate tough conversations, manage timelines, and ensure delivery teams stay focused and unblocked. Experience working with digital tools like Smartsheet, Jira to track milestones, surface risks, and report status to leadership. Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can navigate our careers website and 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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/4/25, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-BN1 Compensation & Benefits Details An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future. If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You may be eligible to participate in Western Digitals incentive plans and long-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility. RSU awards are available to eligible new hires, subject to standard terms and conditions. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, FSA/HSAs, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit support, and an employee stock purchase plan, plus 401(k). Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Compensation and benefits may be modified at the Companys discretion, consistent with the law. Notice To Candidates:
Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. If you encounter such requests, report it to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline or compliance@wdc.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are architecting a next-generation PMO model that moves beyond status trackingone built to embed strategic clarity, execution rigor, and measurable outcomes across our global supply chain organization. This role sits at the core of a bold transformation, designed not simply to manage projects, but to architect the systems and mindset that drive sustainable enterprise value. As Staff Program Manager in Digital Transformation Strategy, youll lead the evolution of our PMO to enable prioritization frameworks, cross-functional orchestration, and consistent delivery excellence. Partnering with stakeholders across Global End to End Supply Chain youll bring structure to complex portfolios and empower teams with the tools, visibility, and alignment needed to scale transformational outcomes. Your focus will span the full initiative lifecycle from strategy intake and prioritization, through KPI tracking and execution governance, to downstream adoption of scalable frameworks and templates. Your influence will connect strategy to results, not by enforcing process for process' sake, but by enabling momentum and accountability at every level. Responsibilities
Lead 3-4 priority programs that span across E2E Supply Chain, Digital Transformation focusing on connecting planning to execution. Enable outcome-based planning by embedding prioritization and intake rigor into PMO workflows and toolsets. Collaborate across business and technical teams to co-develop frameworks, templates, and coaching playbooks that reinforce agility and delivery mindset. Use Smartsheet, Confluence, and Jira to build dashboards that monitor health, risk, and delivery across portfolios. Champion the adoption of delivery culture not just accountability, but empowerment, clarity, and measurable progress. Improve transparency and delivery rhythm by owning program dashboards, reporting cadences, and issue escalation paths. Support cross-functional teams in navigating change through rollout of playbooks, process templates, and communication channels. Build and manage PMO content spaces (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence), ensuring clarity, usability, and up-to-date governance documentation. Qualifications
58 years of hands-on project/program management experience, ideally in a matrixed supply chain or transformation-focused environment. Strong operational mindset with a proven track record of executing complex cross-functional initiatives from intake to completion. Familiarity with agile, waterfall, or hybrid methods with the ability to flex delivery styles based on team readiness and project needs. A knack for simplifying complexity bringing structure to ambiguity through process design, documentation, and stakeholder alignment. Confident communicator who can facilitate tough conversations, manage timelines, and ensure delivery teams stay focused and unblocked. Experience working with digital tools like Smartsheet, Jira to track milestones, surface risks, and report status to leadership. Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through belonging, respect and contribution. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can navigate our careers website and 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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/4/25, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-BN1 Compensation & Benefits Details An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future. If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You may be eligible to participate in Western Digitals incentive plans and long-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility. RSU awards are available to eligible new hires, subject to standard terms and conditions. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, FSA/HSAs, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit support, and an employee stock purchase plan, plus 401(k). Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Compensation and benefits may be modified at the Companys discretion, consistent with the law. Notice To Candidates:
Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. If you encounter such requests, report it to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline or compliance@wdc.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr