Manager 4, Program Manager

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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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program management for various cost management projects
• Research and design use cases for spend analytics
• Leverage AI tools to drive spend analytics solutions
• Collaborating with other groups (IDM, DM, Logistics, etc.) to deliver cost savings and working capital results

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree equivalent education/training/experience or equivalent military experience required
• 7 years of related work experience or leading complex projects desired
• 5+ years of Should Cost cleansheet experience
• Experience with automated Should Cost tools and working directly with suppliers and commodity managers to drive cost improvements

SKILLS:

• Design and analyze cost-saving and working capital projects 
• Understanding of supply chain and finance principles to enable cost saving projects
• Good presentation skills including written, oral, presentation
• Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across multiple areas and management levels

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