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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

As the Director, Facilities (India), you will be responsible for all real estate holdings and leases to support the India operations for Western Digital.  The role oversees Maintenance & Operations, Corporate Services, Program Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Security.  These departments allow complete control / oversight to the operations.

You will also be responsible for cost effective facility planning, services, maintenance, and engineering. Works independently to plan capital projects, space solutions both in the near and long-term, resolve technical facilities issues, administers facility site documentation, and ensures compliance. You will be managing up to 6 sites in India, 5-10 direct employees including matrix contractors and vendors contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops, coordinates, guides and maintains strategic and operational plans in support of company vision, mission, values, and site objectives & targets and encourage innovative activities aligned with business needs and supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Reviews objectives to determine success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying, and executing company policies effecting immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect.
• Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to Facility staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, promoting, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
• Develops and maintains the annual operating and capital budgets for site operations consistent with company financial plan and guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory and administrative requirements relative to departmental operations and ensures departmental compliance.
• Plan and implement building energy and other performance efficiency improvements and green building technologies and practices.
• Develops and maintains an appropriate organization structure capable of supporting and providing a safe, efficient and effective workplace as well as implementation of safety & security procedures on site as per local safety requirements as well as per the company's policy
• Ensures appropriate training and development programs for the Facility organization are in place to attract, retain and develop the key personnel required to support real estate operations services.
• Ensures the efficient operation of Facility function in management of company facilities and support services, while maintaining a workplace that contributes to employees productivity, well-being and is secure and environmental safe such as properly maintenance of company premises and equipment, ensure cleanliness of sites, provide high standard catering services where needed
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive operational experience in Facilities Management
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in Indian and English appropriate to interface with senior management
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Basic experience in financial planning & control and/ or inspection and auditing
• Proven experience in managerial roles and/ or matrix management
• Excellent time management skills and strong ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email tools
• exposure  to handling  large scale electrical infrastructure ,compressed dry air, vaccum, Nitrogen

Preferred:

• Experience with building infrastructure, construction, renovation, and project management from planning to execution
• Similar role experience in a Hi-tech or a public company.
• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently with cross-functional teams and handle numerous projects, and proactive and take full ownership

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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