Corporate Strategy Associate — Strategic Projects Lead

Western Digital; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital's Strategy & Corporate Development team leads projects spanning core HDD data storage and New Ventures, shaping long-term corporate strategy. The Associate will own strategy projects end-to-end, delivering market sizing, competitive analysis, and GTM assessments for executives.

The role requires 3–6 years in consulting or related roles, strong financial modeling, and excellent communication. Flexible remote options exist within company policy; travel 10–20% internationally.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years experience in consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a research-intensive analytical role.
• Ability to own and lead complex strategic projects end-to-end with problem structuring and final recommendations.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen including models, scenario analysis, and business case development; comfortable with quantitative frameworks.
• Experience conducting primary and secondary research to inform strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead strategic projects end-to-end across core HDD/data storage and New Ventures.
• Lead market sizing, competitive landscaping, and GTM assessments with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop executive-ready deliverables and clear narratives for senior leadership (C-suite/Board).
• Build and maintain financial and analytical models to support strategic recommendations.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

MBA or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Western Digital's Strategy & Corporate Development team leads projects spanning core HDD data storage and New Ventures, shaping long-term corporate strategy. The Associate will own strategy projects end-to-end, delivering market sizing, competitive analysis, and GTM assessments for executives.

The role requires 3–6 years in consulting or related roles, strong financial modeling, and excellent communication. Flexible remote options exist within company policy; travel 10–20% internationally.