Executive Assistant to CEO at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data StorageIndustries

Requirements

Ability to report to the CEO and partner closely with the CEO’s Chief of Staff
Experience structuring a working model with another EA to ensure coverage across multiple time zones
Highest level of confidentiality
Organized, innovative, with a can-do attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment
Flexible with working hours and strong self-time management
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative
Sense of humor
Serve as lead for EAs supporting the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and collaborate with offices reporting to the CEO
Savvy with internal tools such as M365, Co-Pilot, OneDrive

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendar to ensure CEO’s time supports office and company goals, keeping it up to date
Manage complex travel needs, including optimum travel arrangements, ground transport, hotels, passports, visas
Manage briefing documents for key meetings and create briefing packets for business trips, in partnership with Communications team
Facilitate seamless communication between CEO and internal/external stakeholders
Proactively work with ELT EA community to address issues and manage schedule conflicts
Act as source for general enquiries into CEO’s office, ensuring timely responses and referring routine matters
Manage expense reports, SOW’s, PO’s
Interact with WD Board of Directors as required
Partner on projects (with Chief of Staff or others)

Skills

Executive Assistance

Calendar Management

Confidentiality

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Multi-timezone Coordination

Relationship Building

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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