Western Digital Corporation is the world’s largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions. Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess.

• Develop & foster broad & deep relationships within ecosystem partners
• Facilitate deep technical discussions (tactical and strategic) with ecosystem partners to better understand their painpoints
• Influence partner roadmaps, portfolio and create synergies   
• Create & deliver targeted, crisp outbound partner messaging with compelling value proposition, roadmap & product positioning
• Ensure WDC products intercept partner reference designs, approved vendor lists etc.
• Vet new opportunities & deliver business justification to help Product Management & Engg develop products designed to meet and surpass customer requirements and expectations
• Establish a firm handle on the datacenter market pulse through partner interfaces, broader industry network and thorough understanding of 3rd party analyst & other relevant industry reports etc.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders – Product Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Technical Customer Management etc.

• Solid understanding of datacenter storage-related trends, requirements etc.
• Minimum 15yrs product development & ecosystem enablement experience working closely with tier1 OEMs, top-tier ecosystem partners
• Demonstrated success in senior technical role – product understanding, external customer/partner management, value proposition communication
• Subject matter expert in NAND Flash, SSD, eMMC, UFS & HDD – industry & high-level technical expertise
• Articulate with strong communication & listening skills; comfortable presenting to senior management & speaking both internally & externally - customers etc.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Sharp critical thinking & problem solving skills, with an eye for details
• Bachelors in Engg degree, MBA nice-to-have



 
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