Manager 2, POM Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: POM Engineering
  • Work Location: Bangalore PTP Office (IBP)--LOC_WDT_IBP

Company Description

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.

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.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors/masters in Engineering or Masters in Business administration and exposure to practices of Operations Management, Supply Planning, Manufacturing Engineering or other applicable Operational fields are desired.

The position also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills

The individual must have comprehensive skills using software tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and MS project to support analyses, clearly communicate ideas, and organize program implementation. Exposure to SAP or any ERP system is preferred. This individual will need to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and interact with a number of different groups and levels of people, both internally and externally. Experience – Minimum 3 years not to exceed 8 years…

Function of Product operations team:

The scope of the Product Operations team is to improve the user experience with our products. POM would manage collaborate closely on newly released product and features to help project manage the key aspects of the launch (milestones, testing, dashboards). POM also responsible for understanding the quality and user experience for our products globally. In this capacity POM team will partner and integrate closely with Product Managers and Engineering to bring an operational mindset to product development.

In this position, the POM will support the product line to drive execution of Operational activities of multiple products through their Life Cycle through ensuring production readiness/Low Volume Manufacturing(LVM), coordinating with Supply Chain Management , Procurement, Packaging, Reliability and Factory Management. Prepare internal qualification/Customer samples builds and delivery and coordinating with the Product Configuration Team to ensure all the BOM and SKU management requirements are met. These tasks would include data collection, data entry, report generation, product sample build coordination with both local and Asia operations, which would include receipt, status reporting, inventory management and distribution

The role is based out of Bangalore, India

Additional Information

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.

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