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.

Director of Sustainability Strategy will be responsible for leading stakeholder engagement and for driving forward Western Digital’s corporate sustainability strategy. This individual will collect, analyze and utilize data from stakeholders and other sources to support leaders and employees throughout the company on risks, opportunities and best practices in sustainability. They will lead the company’s public engagement on sustainability issues primarily through the annual sustainability report. The report requires managing regular materiality, climate, and human rights assessments. This role will also lead customer engagement, collaborating closely with teams in Sales, Investor Relations, Legal and Global Operations.  The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills, and demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor to leadership on sustainability issues.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s sustainability-focused materiality assessments and annual sustainability report
• Lead the company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy, based on materiality, direct stakeholder input, industry research and company priorities
• Lead Western Digital’s sustainability-related engagements with customers and oversee the company’s efforts to meet stakeholder expectations in sustainability
• Lead Western Digital’s sustainability-related outreach to investors and shareholders in collaboration with the Legal Department
• Act as a subject matter expert to advise functional leads at the company on best practices in sustainability and on possible initiatives in support of the company’s sustainability strategy
• Lead support the company’s public reporting efforts on sustainability
• Monitor and report on trends and developments in sustainability expectations and requirements
• Support compliance with sustainability reporting regulations
• Collaborate with government affairs team to determine implications of sustainability-related policies and regulations, and translate them to action plans for Western Digital
• Lead developing materials for communication of sustainability topics to internal and external audiences, working with internal teams to leverage strategic channels for communication
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure highest levels of performance and results

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus
• 10+ years related professional experience and a demonstrated record of success in a similar sustainability role, preferably at a technology, consulting, and/or manufacturing organization
• Strong project management expertise with proven skills to lead cross-functional projects and drive them completion effectively and timely
• Strong presentation and speaking skills, including the ability to respond to live questions with poise and judgment
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainability standards and frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, ESRS, and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
• Proven ability to proactively build positive relationships and navigate organizational complexities; skilled at collaborating and influencing up and down the organization and across global sites
• Genuine passion for sustainability and a drive to make a positive impact through technology and innovation
• Experience building strong relationships within a team to facilitate a collaborative, trusting, and supportive environment
• Demonstrated ability to instill trust and develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple functional units and external vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners
• Deep and broad knowledge of general sustainability risks, opportunities, trends and standards impacting technology/manufacturing companies
• Demonstrated ability to inspire trust, confidence and excitement through effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to learn from challenges and demonstrate resilience

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.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.