[Remote] Sr. Manager, Global Early Career Talent Programs & Strategic Enablement at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Storage, Human ResourcesIndustries

Requirements

8+ years experience within Early Career / Emerging Talent Recruiting, with extensive focus across both program management, event management, and recruiting delivery
At least 5 years people leader experience with direct reports
Global experience required within talent acquisition function
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Responsibilities

Serve as part of the Early Career Talent (ECT) leadership team and partner with executives, HR leadership team, and hiring leaders to develop, implement, and execute customized strategies to attract and retain best-in-class early career talent globally
Lead four key pillars within the Early Career Enablement Team: Programs, Partnerships, Events, and Strategy, Solutions & Operations Enablement
Programs: Oversee a global team of program managers; partner with business stakeholders to develop, execute, maintain, and manage a cohesive program in a hybrid approach to support interns, new college graduates, rotational programs, apprenticeships, and other workforce of the future initiatives; oversee program development as a recruitment tool through alternative channels (e.g., military, community colleges, bootcamps); partner and support research-based programs including PhD programs
Partnerships: Own strategic planning for external and internal partnerships globally; ensure local resources and business have tools and training to execute partnership strategy; establish and maintain core university partnerships to position Western Digital as employer of choice with continuous evaluation; partner with CTO Office for R&D to align strategic core partnerships with critical research partners for talent pipeline needs; explore and position alternative talent channels for Workforce of the Future initiatives; partner internally to provide training and resources for business recruitment, retention, and engagement activities, including with ERGs
Events: Evaluate and manage Event Relations specialists handling recruitment event activities globally; ensure proper resources, tools, collateral, and strategy for seamless recruitment events that pipeline talent; partner with marketing, facilities, or external vendors to manage Western Digital brand and resources
Strategy, Solutions & Operations Enablement: Oversee the strategy, solutions & operations enablement team focused on project management, workforce planning, process improvement, resource management, governance & compliance, and brand enablement support to the ECT team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Talent AcquisitionEarly Career ProgramsProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningUniversity PartnershipsRecruiting StrategyInternship ProgramsNew Graduate ProgramsRotational ProgramsApprenticeshipsGlobal Talent ManagementHR LeadershipStakeholder PartnershipWorkforce Development

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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