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Director – Employee Communications

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in leading internal/employee communications functions
  • Strong people leader with demonstrated management experience
  • Proven record of incorporating modern and diverse channels and techniques into employee communications strategies to support a global and diverse employee community
  • Experience with strategic change management and change communication strategies
  • Ability to lead the creation of compelling communications – written, presentation, verbal
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
  • Ability to take the initiative and problem solve
  • Track record of influencing and leading strategic initiatives with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong organizing skills and the ability to develop and deliver multiple stories / projects at a time while meeting aggressive deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work calmly and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while maintaining good judgment and the ability to escalate appropriately.
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on results and developing high-performing team members
  • Partner with our People teams to provide senior counsel on best practices for global communications programs that support key HR functions and that align with a cohesive narrative and brand.
  • Use timely, targeted communications that address important/pressing questions related to key organizational changes and transformations.
  • Drive innovative approaches that leverage technology to deliver key messages and narratives in more efficient and effective ways and that reach a diverse employee base located all around the world.
  • Collaborate across the Global Corporate Marketing, People Solutions, and other functions to deliver intended outcomes.
  • Lead a content team creating news- and social-media-style coverage that tells the company’s story through our People, programs and processes for internal and external communications channels.

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 instance, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

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