WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you will serve as a strategic partner to the executive and partner closely with the CPO’s Chief of Staff. You will support the Product organization and collaborate closely with senior leaders across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Corporate Functions.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 8 years supporting a Chief Product Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or equivalent executive within a large public company
- Experience supporting executives in a complex global organization spanning multiple regions, cultures, and time zones
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and AI-enabled productivity tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage highly complex calendars, travel, executive communications, and business operations
- Strong experience developing executive-level presentations, briefing materials, meeting summaries, and business communications
- Exceptional organizational, planning, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
More about this role
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Product Officer of Western Digital.
Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you will serve as a strategic partner to the executive and partner closely with the CPO’s Chief of Staff. You will support the Product organization and collaborate closely with senior leaders across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Corporate Functions.
In this highly visible role, you will be entrusted with confidential information and play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the CPO's office. You will anticipate needs, exercise judgement, manage competing priorities, and help drive operational excellence across a fast-paced, global organization. Success in this position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the company.
The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, highly collaborative, and thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. They are adept at leveraging modern productivity tools to improve efficiency, decision...
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