Sr. Director Product Management for Consumer Products - Milpitas, United States - Western Digital

Description

Job Description

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-TechnologyTM, 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.

The Senior Director of Product Management for Consumer Flash Products will lead the strategic direction, development, and management of SanDisk's entire consumer flash product portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of flash memory technology, market trends, and consumer needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for product innovation and expansion, driving product planning, and ensuring our products meet the evolving demands of the market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for SanDisk's consumer flash products, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business goals.
• Sustainability strategy: Help develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy for our technology products, ensuring alignment with our organization's overall sustainability objectives.
• Team management/development: hire, manage and develop individual contributors and/or managers, while also expanding and standardizing existing product work streams & processes
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the entire consumer flash product portfolio, ensuring it meets current market demands and aligns with future technology trends.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure product success and market penetration.
• Category Management: Direct the strategic oversight and product lifecycle management of major consumer flash product categories, including memory cards, USB flash drives, and Solid State Drives (SSDs). Ensure each category meets the market needs and contributes to the overall profitability and growth of the business.
• Innovation Leadership: Stay ahead of technological trends in the flash memory and storage solutions sector. Lead the exploration and integration of next-generation technologies into product development to maintain and enhance market leadership.
• Investment Strategy: Work closely with the executive team to lead the setting of investment portfolios, focusing on emerging technologies and market opportunities. Ensure investments are aligned with the long-term strategic goals and have the potential to drive innovation and growth in the flash memory market.
• Technology Partnerships: Foster strong relationships with technology partners, suppliers, and industry leaders to secure access to the latest technologies and innovations. Collaborate on co-development projects that can enhance product offerings and competitive positioning.
• Product Diversification: Evaluate and identify opportunities for product diversification within the flash memory space, ensuring SanDisk remains at the forefront of consumer storage solutions. Leverage insights into technological advancements to guide new product development and portfolio expansion.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with a focus on consumer electronics or memory/storage products.
• Proven track record of managing and launching successful consumer products.
• Deep understanding of flash memory technology and the consumer electronics market is a plus

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate market trends into actionable product strategies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Able to manage working with global time zone
• Experience presenting to senior level audiences

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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