[Remote] Data Products Lead at Western Digital

Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Storage, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps for Data as a Product (DaaP) models
Expertise in evangelizing DaaP concepts to stakeholders from executives to analysts
Experience collaborating with business domains (e.g., HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales) to identify, prioritize, and scope data products
Knowledge of data governance platforms (e.g., Atlan) for documentation, metadata, and cataloging
Proficiency in defining data product standards for discoverability, addressability (e.g., APIs, streaming pipelines, queryable views), trustworthiness (SLOs/SLAs), and self-describing features (lineage, models, documentation)
Skills in implementing federated governance and data stewardship models
Ability to integrate with data quality processes, InfoSec, and enterprise-wide governance
Experience driving user research, feedback loops, and ensuring data reusability, scalability, accuracy, compliance, and security

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evangelize the "Data as a Product" model within the Enterprise Analytics team
Spearhead the shift from centralized data management to a domain-oriented, data product-based approach
Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for operationalizing the Data as a Product model
Act as the primary evangelist across the organization, educating stakeholders on the value of a product-oriented data culture
Collaborate with business domains to identify, prioritize, and scope high-value data products
Define standards and certification processes for datasets to become official "Data Products" (discoverable, addressable, trustworthy, self-describing)
Identify and rank critical data objects to structure as products
Ensure alignment with organizational data governance policies and goals
Integrate with quality data processes and systems to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data products
Promote reusability and scalability of data products to eliminate manual preparation and duplication
Partner with domain leaders to implement a domain-centric, federated data stewardship model
Create and enforce global policies for data management, quality, and security, automating them in the data product lifecycle
Integrate data product standards with existing data quality and InfoSec processes
Work collaboratively with other data governance teams for a cohesive enterprise-wide process
Drive iterative user research and continuous feedback loops to align with business needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data as a ProductData GovernanceData QualityData StrategyFederated GovernanceData TransformationStakeholder EvangelismEnterprise Analytics

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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