Strategic Leader, Data Storage & Ecosystem Partnerships

Western Digital Corp.; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a seasoned strategy leader to shape the company's GTM and long-term value creation in data storage and AI infrastructure.

You will partner with executive leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans across Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal. This role demands 8–10+ years in top-tier management consulting or in-house strategy, MBA and deep domain knowledge in data storage.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in GTM, commercial, or sales strategy roles in data storage or related infrastructure.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate business models.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define sales and commercial strategy in partnership with leadership.
• Translate long-term priorities into decisions for Executive Leadership.
• Collaborate across Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Legal.
• Deliver strategic briefings and recommendations to C-suite and Board.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

MBA

Bachelors in Engineering/CS/Economics

Job description

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a seasoned strategy leader to shape the company's GTM and long-term value creation in data storage and AI infrastructure.

You will partner with executive leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans across Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal. This role demands 8–10+ years in top-tier management consulting or in-house strategy, MBA and deep domain knowledge in data storage.