Business Development & Operations Manager

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Salary Range: 93,000.00-121,000.00
  • Business Function: Business Development
  • Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25

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

  • Business Development:
    • Forge robust relationships with business partners to unlock new opportunities.
    • Concentrate on the computing and imaging sector to enhance business focus.
    • Oversee the pipeline of partnership projects from an operational standpoint, taking full ownership of project execution.
  • Operational Management:
    • Coordinate the preparation for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with partners.
    • Maintain the organization of partnership statuses using various tracking tools.
    • Develop compelling partnership preparation presentations.
    • Track marketing assets, ensuring approval from partners where necessary.
    • Conduct monthly checks on finance royalty reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Partnership Tracking:
    • Assemble a comprehensive quarterly Partnership deck to showcase progress and insights.
    • Oversee reporting on marketing budget allocation and channel execution.
    • Collaborate in the development of deep and effective marketing campaigns with partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in partnership management or business development.
  • Strong project management skills and proficiency in tracking tools.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

 

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.

 

By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply

Privacy Notice