Director – Ecosystem Product Management

Job Description

Western Digital, a global leader in storage technology, is seeking a highly skilled Director, Ecosystem Product Management to drive innovation and maintain leadership in the consumer flash storage market. In this pivotal role, you will lead the overall strategy and execution for integrating Western Digital’s Consumer Flash Storage products—such as microSD Express, SD, USB drives, and portable SSDs—into the broader technology ecosystem, ensuring seamless compatibility and adoption across key markets, including imaging, gaming, mobile, and compute.

You will coordinate cross-functional efforts with engineering, marketing, product management, sales, business development, and customer support teams to align product offerings with ecosystem requirements, monitor industry trends, and identify opportunities to expand Western Digital’s presence in the consumer market. The ideal candidate will excel at building trust-based relationships, possess a strategic mindset, and thrive in a collaborative environment that requires cross-functional leadership and innovative problem-solving.

Additionally, you will act as a strategic business partner to the VP of Product Management, Partnerships, Ecosystem, and ID Design, driving operational excellence, strategic alignment, and organizational success to advance Western Digital’s technology adoption and ecosystem integration, ensuring long-term market leadership and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ecosystem Strategy 

• Define and execute a comprehensive strategy for integrating Western Digital’s products into the broader ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and alignment with industry standards and partner technologies. 
• Drive product innovation and adoption by identifying new opportunities within the ecosystem and aligning them with long-term business goals. 

Product Integration 

• Manage the lifecycle of flash storage products to ensure they are optimized for integration into partner platforms, devices, and applications.
• Coordinate SanDisk product compatibility testing and acceptance with host ecosystem partners to ensure seamless integration, performance optimization, and readiness for market adoption.
• Collaborate with internal compatibility labs to analyze use cases, ensure product performance, and support the qualification of new products and platforms.

Collaboration and Advocacy 

• Work with product management, engineering, and marketing teams across business units to align product offerings with ecosystem requirements and technology roadmaps. 
• Advocate for Western Digital’s technologies to host device companies, demonstrating their value and fostering trust-based relationships. 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Coordinate efforts across engineering, product management, marketing, sales, and business development to align product strategies with ecosystem goals. 
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of product launches, ecosystem alignment, and go-to-market strategies. 

Technology Adoption 

• Drive adoption of Western Digital’s technologies by building ecosystem support for new products, such as microSD Express and SD. 
• Identify and address ecosystem needs, ensuring Western Digital’s products are widely supported by partner platforms and host devices. 

Team Leadership and Strategic Alignment 

• Lead and mentor the Ecosystem Product Management team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration. 
• Act as a key advisor to the VP, providing strategic insights and operational support to align ecosystem initiatives with product and organizational goals.

Performance Management 

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the success of ecosystem initiatives and product integration. 
• Provide executive-level reports and insights on ecosystem and product alignment, identifying areas for improvement and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of experience in product management, ecosystem development, or technology adoption within the consumer electronics or technology industry. 
• Proven track record of driving the integration of products into broader ecosystems and influencing technology adoption. 

SKILLS:

• In-depth understanding of flash storage technologies, including microSD Express, SD, and USB, and their applications in consumer electronics. 
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align diverse teams toward common goals. 
• Expertise in product lifecycle management and ecosystem integration strategies. 

Additional Requirements 

• Familiarity with industry standards, host device compatibility, and product testing processes. 
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with partners and internal teams. 
• Alignment with Western Digital’s core values and mission.