Senior Director, Digital Transformation and Data Governance

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

As the Senior Director of Digital Transformation and Data Governance for the Procurement Digital Transformation & Operations (DT&O) team you will play a vital role in overseeing the strategic development and implementation of digital solutions and analytics that guide the procurement organization into the future. You will be responsible to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified standards.  Additionally, you will play a critical role in the procurement data management and governance process as we work to improve data completeness and accuracy which are key enablers to our digital and AI projects.  This critical role will report directly to the VP of Digital Transformation and Operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive program and process improvements.
• Lead change management efforts within the procurement organization to drive adoption of digital tools and technologies, ensuring employees are trained and equipped to use them effectively.
• Support VP on key strategic deliverables and operational initiatives to drive results.
• Coach and mentor others to elevate program and data management skills.
• Promote a data-first culture within the procurement team, training employees to leverage analytics in their daily operations and optimize procurement strategies based on data insights.

Digital Transformation and Analytics

• Partner with senior procurement leaders to identify and prioritize areas where data analytics and digital solutions can create value and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop business cases for investments in procurement technologies, securing buy-in from key stakeholders and aligning with organizational financial goals.
• Champion the use of data analytics and digital tools to streamline procurement operations, improve supplier relationships, and drive cost savings.
• Lead initiatives to digitize and automate procurement processes such as sourcing, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, and invoicing, using data analytics to drive informed decisions.
• Leverage spend analytics, procurement KPIs, and data models to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that drive savings, enhance supplier performance, and optimize the supply chain.
• Lead the integration of advanced analytics capabilities within the procurement organization, ensuring teams are equipped to use analytics tools for strategic sourcing, supplier management, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing procurement processes, systems, and platforms.
• Use advanced analytics tools to report to senior leadership on procurement performance, progress of digital transformation initiatives, and the ROI of data-driven solutions.

Data Management / Governance

• Lead the procurement data management program and ensure alignment with overall organizational data governance policies and goals.
• Identify critical data elements, define and implement control processes to ensure data is accurate, complete, and protected. 
• Support efforts to accelerate process improvements and update process/policies where needed to drive quality results / improvements.
• Create and enforce policies for effective data management and analysis.
• Lead efforts to clean and maintain data integrity, identifying data gaps or inconsistencies and addressing them systematically.
• Ensure that data from various procurement tools (e.g., supplier management, contract lifecycle management) is properly captured, stored, and utilized.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement data governance practices to adapt to evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
• Support the quality data collection process to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.
• Oversee the deployment of AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics tools to improve data processing, insights, and automation in procurement processes.
• Work collaboratively with other departmental data governance teams to ensure a cohesive approach, practice and governance process is implemented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or supply chain with demonstrated program management skills and financial acumen, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience creating and enforcing policies for effective and measurable results.
• Experience in Data Management and Data Governance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of driving results and managing cross-functional initiatives to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to hold others accountable to meet committed deliverables and ensure risks are identified and properly mitigated.
• Demonstrated program management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a structured way to meet deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.