SIT Lab Program Manager: HDD Validation & Readiness

Western Digital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital's SIT Lab seeks a Program Manager to own validation plans for multiple HDD programs and drive readiness for QSR and launches. You will bridge engineering, program management, and customer engagement with visibility into the roadmap.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management or validation in HDD/storage, expert SIT Lab process knowledge, and a proven ability to influence across functions without formal authority. This is a full-time, on-site role in Rochester, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• Deep understanding of HDD storage technologies and firmware.
• Experience with defect tracking and executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

• Own SIT Lab validation plan for development and sustaining programs.
• Provide regular updates on code releases and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and manage program risks.
• Influence decisions across departments to meet product launches.

Skills

HDD storage technologies

Firmware architecture

Defect tracking

Risk assessment

Executive summaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Western Digital's SIT Lab seeks a Program Manager to own validation plans for multiple HDD programs and drive readiness for QSR and launches. You will bridge engineering, program management, and customer engagement with visibility into the roadmap.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management or validation in HDD/storage, expert SIT Lab process knowledge, and a proven ability to influence across functions without formal authority. This is a full-time, on-site role in Rochester, NY.