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
Western Digital IT is looking for a proficient and visionary IT Data Product Solution Engineer dedicated to driving business data analytical transformation within the Business Unit groups our team supports. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development and implementation of IT origin data solutions from where we are today, to where we need to go.
This candidate will become one with the business unit and learn where to drive data analytics capabilities, fostering innovation, and ensuring alignment with business goals and transformation strategies. Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in data analytics, IT and related industries to incorporate cutting edge solutions into business unit's culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic planning for business - Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and executive a comprehensive roadmap for data automation and activation where cycle times and data democratization to foster innovation
- Product development - Lead the development and deployment of Data Products that support data analytical transformation initiatives by identifying key areas of improvement by understanding the deep gaps that can be transformed with data products attuned to business process, stakeholders, and new insights to drive self service analytics for the business unit
- Cross functional leadership - Manage and document key requirements to align team members on transformational goals across business team stakeholders and IT departments to ensure all teams are aligned on timing and deployment on a continual roadmap
- Requirement analysis - Gather, analyze and prioritize business requirements by translating processes, usage methods and data inputs into an actionable roadmap illustrating the strategy of building solutions supporting and interacting with other, key initiatives across the business ecosystem
- Product Delivery - Create comprehensive documentation, reports and presentations that provide insights into the progress and impact; assess and manage risks associated with the project along with mitigation strategies; and leading of change management by leading teams adoption and integration into their day to day usage model
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Business acumen and ability to articulate technical solutions in terms of Business outcome and vice versa.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform suite
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and data integration methods
SKILLS:
- Ability to create data visualizations to provide rapid contextual storytelling
- Experience in designing, implementing and deploying data product solutions that meet business needs - desirable.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills of the ideas, concepts, solutions and business outcomes.
- Solid knowledge of building and validating machine learning models, data wrangling and cleaning, domain knowledge for IT infrastructure, continuous and rapid evolution of skills
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 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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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