At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.
When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.
From energizing 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.
Here’s how you can help.
We are seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) for the Chief of Sales and Marketing - Designate, of Western Digital.
Reporting to the Chief of Sales and Marketing, you will partner closely with the Chief of Sales and Marketing and site team to execute his office. In this role, you will be trusted to work with the highest level of confidentiality, understanding the needs of an executive while carefully balancing relationship-building across the business. You will need to be organized and innovative, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. A can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to execute effectively and efficiently are essential.
In addition to supporting the Chief of Sales and Marketing, you will also serve as the Irvine Site administrator, acting as the primary point of contact for the Irvine Sales and Marketing office. You will be responsible for assisting employees with requests for facilities, IT, and overall knowledge of how the Irvine office operates. This role requires frequent interaction with the site's employees and the ability to be proactive in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You will play an essential role in helping create a positive and happy workplace, leading culture initiatives that foster a collaborative and engaging environment for all employees.
Additionally, you will liaise with the other admins of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support the leadership and execution of a large company. The ability to work alone or as part of a team is vital.
You will need the ability to ensure the Chief of Sales and Marketing office is easy to work with and approachable, while balancing competing priorities and ensuring the utmost level of professionalism. Written and verbal communication skills, taking initiative, and attention to detail are imperatives-along with having a sense of humor!
Responsibilities:
Constant presence at Western Digital’s Irvine office is required, and the role may include infrequent domestic travel.
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: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)
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 [email protected] 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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 01/09/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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