Technical Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Western Digital

Description

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.

At Western Digital's Consumer Solutions business unit, we are dedicated to designing, building, and shipping cutting-edge hardware and software products that enhance the digital lives of over 300 million customers annually.

With a global presence of more than 350,000 points of sale and operations in 113 countries, our brands WD and SanDisk empower consumers to aggregate, organize, secure, and share their data seamlessly.

As a company committed to innovation and adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape, we create personal cloud experiences, develop encryption technologies, and put consumers in control of their digital world.

Western Digital's Consumer Solutions business unit is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Technical Project Manager to join our innovative team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in building the future of consumer storage by contributing to the creation of a unified software app interacting with all devices and the peripheral operations necessary to own the product.

This position is part of a dynamic innovation team focused on conceptualizing, realizing, and proving new concepts and technologies before product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage crossfunctional teams and coordinate activities to deliver technology and products from a roadmap and timeline perspective. Engage in agile processes as needed to ensure output.
• Lead the project funnel from concept to realization, ensuring the successful development of innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and communicate all program activities, including program status, action items, recent developments, and program needs, across various internal and external functions such as Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Product Line Management, and Product Marketing.
• Own the release management and endoflife process for consumer software products, ensuring timely and smooth product launches.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure successful program delivery.
• Generate and maintain documentation and regular reports on program status, financials, and key performance indicators.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and proactively address issues to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Proven project management skills with a focus on realization management.
• Experience managing crossfunctional teams and coordinating activities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with hardware and software development, particularly in the realm of consumer storage solutions.

SKILLS:

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Understanding of budgeting processes and financial tracking, with experience managing purchase orders and budget allocations.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and find effective solutions.
• If you are a critical thinker with a passion for inventing the next advance in consumer storage, we invite you to join our innovation team and play a key role in shaping the future of digital experiences.

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 inclusi