Executive Assistant to CTO at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data StorageIndustries

Requirements

Experience supporting C-suite and Vice Presidents (or equivalent) of a large public company
Advanced knowledge of desktop computer applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, SharePoint
Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at the same time
Ability to work unsupervised
Utmost integrity and professionalism
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Must be a team player, able to work across multiple different teams
Ability to carefully manage the time of the Executive, while also ensuring the CTO is approachable and easy to deal with
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other administrators, as well as partner with peers for shared success
Daily presence

Responsibilities

Calendar Management: ensure the Executive’s time is well organized and used to best support the goals of the CTO office and the broader company
Meeting Planning and Organization: Support planning and organizing of internal and external meetings, team offsites, country visits, and other meetings
General Enquiries: Act as the source for enquiries and refer routine matters to appropriate parties
Correspondence/Approvals: Act as a proxy for communications and approvals, where applicable
Tool Management: Manage expense reports, SOW’s and PO’s, and become savvy with WD’s internal tools such as M365, Co-Pilot etc
Briefing Documents: Manage briefing documents for key internal/external meetings and create briefing packets for business trips
Projects: Work on special projects, as needed
Travel: Manage Executive travel needs, including planning optimum travel arrangements
Community: Build the necessary communities to further drive your own development, and to support your peers across the business

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Executive SupportConfidentialityCalendar ManagementTravel CoordinationCommunication SkillsOrganizationPriority ManagementRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailInitiative

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What skills are required for the Executive Assistant role?

Key skills include strong organization, attention to detail, managing competing priorities, excellent written and verbal communication, maintaining confidentiality, taking initiative, and working independently or in a team.

What does the company culture at Western Digital emphasize?

Western Digital fosters a culture of problem solvers who achieve extraordinary things with the right technology, innovation, and collaboration to push the boundaries of what's possible in data storage.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting planning and organization, handling general enquiries, managing correspondence and approvals, tool management like expense reports and internal tools, preparing briefing documents, and working on special projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this Executive Assistant position?

A strong candidate is dynamic, driven, organized, innovative, thrives in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude, handles confidentiality at the highest level, and excels at relationship building while managing competing priorities.

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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