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    Analytics Business Partner - San Jose, United States - Western Digital

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    Company 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-Technology, 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.

    Job Description

    We are looking for a dynamic Analytics Business Partner (Senior Manager or Technologist role equivalent) who will play a pivotal role working with our IT Connected Enterprise leadership team to understand complex cross-functional business processes, and then together with Technical Solution team, define and prioritize initiatives that accelerate business value capture.

    The Analytics Business Partner (ABP) for the Advanced Analytics Office (AAO) serves as a critical link between business entities and the Advanced Analytics team that develops solutions for the business functions. The ABP will work with diverse stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Sales & Marketing and Research & Development department leaders in Flash and HDD Business Units. The position is focused on understanding the business problem and context from these diverse stakeholders, reframe business problem statement into an approachable analytical problem statement, drive agreement with business owners and solution team on the problem scope. The ABP will manage problem solutioning through a high-speed process known as Rapid Learning Cycle. The position also requires developing good understanding of business processes and being able to calculate Return on Investments for the targeted initiatives.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project PipelineRegular check-in with Business Function leaders for identifying initiatives for collaboration
  • Refine Problem statement with Business OwnersRefine the problem statement and the scope of projectsConfirm data sources and identify challenges and dependenciesEstablish Business value of the projectEstablish team roster and Executive Sponsor
  • Rapid Learning CycleManage problem solutioning with AAO technical team and business subject matter expertsManage weekly meetings with working team and updates to sponsorManage Kickoff meeting and Exit Review
  • Pilot and Scaling phasesManage project adoption into Pilot and Scale to production
  • Qualifications

    REQUIRED

  • A bachelor's or a higher degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering. Alternatively, degree in Economics or Business Administration
  • 10+ years of proven experience in managing cross functional teams involved with analytics applications in diversity
  • Good understanding of business operations, strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs) to align analytics initiatives with business goals.
  • Have worked on Enterprise business functions, such as, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Business Units, Supply Chain, Procurement etc. and have helped enable cross-functional applications to support their business processes.
  • SKILLS

    Organizational Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills toEffectively translate technical analytics jargon into business terms and vice compelling presentations and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Project management skills to coordinate and oversee analytics projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.Coordinate and oversee analytics projects from initiation to completion.Knowledge of Agile or other project management methodologies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business leaders.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address business challenges using analytics insights.
  • Ability to break down complex problems and projects into manageable sub-tasks and sub-parts for executing rapid (12 week) projects
  • Strong client management skills
  • Ability to differentiate problem classes - business process issues, engineering, or analytics
  • Data Analytics and IT Skills:

  • Analytics Concepts:Familiarity with basic analytics concepts, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization.Proficiency in interpreting data, analytics, statistical models, AI/ML, data integration, ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes and data governance tools.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific technologies and trends, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), AI/ML, and Gen AI.
  • Financial Literacy: Basic financial knowledge to assess the cost and return on investment (ROI) of analytics initiatives.
  • Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and analytics best practices.
  • Additional Information

    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 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.

    Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at 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.

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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 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.
  • You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. 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 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.

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