Senior Director, Strategy
Western Digital
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • San Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities in storage adjacencies, software platforms, and emerging business models.
- Focus on strategic opportunities beyond core hardware business.
- Serve as strategic thought leader on how Western Digital can expand its value proposition and capture new revenue streams.
- Develop frameworks for assessing build vs. buy vs. partner decisions for software and platform opportunities.
- Conduct rigorous strategic analysis of adjacency opportunities with clear recommendations for executive decision-making.
Requirements
- 12+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development with a focus on technology platforms and ecosystems.
- 5+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm strongly preferred.
- Proven track record developing platform strategies, ecosystem frameworks, and business model innovations for technology companies.
- Deep experience with cloud infrastructure, neo clouds, data storage, or enterprise infrastructure markets is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, deep expertise in platform strategy, two-sided markets, and ecosystem dynamics.
- Outstanding analytical/financial modeling skills, including business case development.
- MBA from a top-tier business school is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related analytical field is required.
Benefits
- Remote work options
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
strategic analysisbusiness model innovationfinancial modelingbusiness case developmentplatform strategyecosystem frameworkscloud infrastructuredata storageenterprise infrastructuretwo-sided markets
Soft skills
strategic thinkinganalytical skillsleadershipdecision-makingcommunication
Certifications
MBA