Full-Time

Technical Product Manager

Posted on 12/16/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Milpitas, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Market Research
Sales
Product Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in global consumer retail business, preferably in the flash storage industry.
  • Strong understanding of flash storage products and technologies.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for partner relations and building successful, long-term relationships.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Sales and marketing experience is a strong plus.
  • Business development experience is a strong plus.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute product strategies to drive the growth and profitability of our flash storage-attach products in the consumer market segment.
  • Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring that product development meets the needs of our customers and aligns with our business goals.
  • Continuously analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for new products or product enhancements.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure seamless product development and successful market launches.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including retailers and distributors, to expand our market presence and grow revenue.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to provide them with the necessary tools, resources, and product knowledge to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
  • Support marketing efforts by providing product insights, market research, and guidance on product positioning and messaging.
  • Explore new business opportunities and potential partnerships to drive the company's growth in the consumer retail sector.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed for partner meetings, trade shows, and market research.

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, making them suitable for environments that require fast data processing. Western Digital stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of products that cater to both large enterprises and smaller businesses, ensuring that they can meet the needs of various clients. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry by delivering high-value solutions that enhance data management for businesses of all sizes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High demand for storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Growing gaming industry boosts demand for advanced storage solutions.
  • Potential high returns on Western Digital stocks in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may surpass Western Digital's ePMR in efficiency.
  • Market saturation in high-capacity HDDs due to competition from Toshiba.
  • Rapid tech advancements could render Western Digital's products obsolete.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads with 32TB HDDs using ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.

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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