Manager, Program Management

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The purpose of the Flash Transformation Team is to change the way the Flash Business Unit works. We have team members running Business Operations, Change Management, Strategy, People Development, and even an Innovation Team. Our team is setting the new standard of work. We think outside of the box, introduce new ideas, processes, concepts, and events that make lasting impacts on the Flash business unit. Made up of close-nit, hard-working, problem solvers, this team is laser-focused on creating a culture of innovation, changing the status quo, and inspiring collaboration and fun.

The Transformation team is seeking an organized and motivated Program Manager to run the operations of the MBA Product Leadership Development Program (PLDP), a three-year Product Management and leadership development rotation program. The Program Manager will have creative autonomy to develop best-in-class experiences for program members, managers, candidates, and executives. This role will work cross-functionally with internal WD teams to develop and execute the program’s MBA recruiting strategy, create a fun and engaging summer internship experience, and establish a consistent learning and development cadence for program members. The Program Manager will lead process improvements and the day-to-day responsibilities of this awesome program that nurtures future leaders of Western Digital.
The successful candidate will be proactive, have strong communication and organization skills, a strategic and analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple projects/events at a time.

Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with Flash Product leaders and Western Digital HR teams to lead the MBA recruiting strategy, summer internship program, role placement processes, and create professional development opportunities.
• Wear multiple hats (strategy development, project management, recruiting, etc…) to establish a best-in-class program, developing the future leaders of Western Digital.
• Manage strategy and relationships with multiple MBA school programs. You will develop deep relationships with universities across North America to position Visa as a destination graduate and intern employer
• Implement impactful recruitment campaigns to attract and select the very best talent with a focus on candidate experience – including management of the recruitment process from resume screen to offer close
• Proactively drive the program forward by thinking big and innovatively.
• Develop project plans and effectively communicate action items, holding cross-functional team members accountable for their role.
• Build and present high-quality recommendations and deliverables to be presented to Flash leadership.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 6 years of experience, preferably in Recruitment project/program management, Recruitment or Operations
• You’re great planning, organization, and time management skills (prioritization, delegation, execution). You have an eye for detail
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• You’re detail-oriented and have the ability to manage and drive projects from inception through to successful conclusion
• Experience initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance; comfortable in a fast paced multi-matrix environment requiring strong multi-tasking capabilities
• Confident problem solver who operates as a solutions-oriented team member

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.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s 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 ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will also be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and to receive equity awards under our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs), pursuant to the terms of these programs. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.