Chief of Staff to the Chief Product Officer
| Company | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in program/project management, strategy, or business operations in a technology company
- Strong understanding of Western Digital’s products, technologies, and industry landscape, especially around enterprise and cloud data storage
- Demonstrated capability in workforce planning, financial modeling, and cross-functional coordination
- High financial acumen with experience supporting P&L, budgeting, and strategic investment planning
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments with complex, cross-functional challenges
- Highly analytical and results-driven; capable of making fast, informed decisions with incomplete information
- Executive presence, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential business matters
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the Chief Product Officer to drive strategy execution, streamline operations, and manage key priorities across Western Digital’s product lines
- Lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional programs, including independent execution of time-sensitive or strategically critical initiatives, must be a change agent
- Act as a primary liaison for the CPO with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external partners, ensuring alignment and timely communication
- Participate in financial planning activities including budgeting, headcount forecasting, and strategic investment alignment
- Deliver strategic insights, data-driven analysis, and recommendations to improve product performance and organizational effectiveness
- Build and maintain operational systems that improve decision-making, communication, and execution across the product organization
- Prepare executive-level presentations, board materials, and product strategy documents in collaboration with the CPO
- Ensure accountability and progress on key initiatives by managing follow-through, reporting, and priority tracking across departments
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as Chief of Staff or in a strategic role supporting a C-level executive
- Experience in enterprise hardware, storage, or infrastructure markets
- Familiarity with product development methodologies and lifecycle planning
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS in technical field) is a plus