Employment Type : Full-Time
Company Description 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. Collaborate with Product, Sales & Marketing Leadership to refine and drive new and where appropriate present partnerships and alliances. Prioritize partnerships using alignment with the business strategy and execute on the ones with the highest ROI for the BU. Keep the business unit informed on market trends, opportunities within the context of the broader ecosystem. 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 staffingsupport@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. #LI-CK1
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.
Job Description
Come join a growing organization that is aimed at solving consumer storage needs! Check out a few of our recent releases: EdgeRover™ - Single view of your content | ibi™ - Smart Photo Manager | My Cloud Home - Personal Cloud Storage | Armorlock - Next Gen Secure SSD
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for Consumer Solutions’ Business Strategy function. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a wide breadth of high-value strategic partnerships and alliances. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and co-driving the execution and management of some of our critical corporate strategic alliances. This role requires a balance of strategy, market understanding, business development and deal execution.
This person will work closely with the business unit leadership team to cultivate and collaborate on new business alliances and partnerships to accelerate our vision and mission. As such the person will be responsible for the development, management and execution of partnerships that fundamentally enhance the value of our solutions and business, as well as those of our partners.
The ideal candidate will have a business development background and who can successfully drive closure with all relevant players from managers to C-levels of an organization. The person will have deep project and relationship management experience driving complex collaborations to successful fruition. This person will work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Legal, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Technology teams, to deliver on the business objectives. The role requires someone who has strong self-initiative and can work extremely independently to define the prioritized objectives with the team and deliver them.
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