Program Manager - Supply Chain Analytics

102,500.00-136,600.00 Business Function: Program Management Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23 Location (Secondary): Rochester Office--LOC_HGST_PLR Company Description WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description We are building a next-generation PMO that redefines how strategy, execution, and governance intersect across our global supply chain. This role sits at the core of that transformation, designed not just to manage projects, but to architect the structure that drives clarity, speed, and measurable business value across complex, cross-functional programs. As Program Manager in Supply Chain Center of Excellence, you will lead the evolution of our PMO with a focus on scalability, accountability, and enterprise discipline. You will shape portfolio-level governance, define normalized intake and prioritization frameworks, and enable delivery excellence through rigorous process standardization and tool integration. This isn’t about managing to status; it’s about enabling transformation. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders across Global E2E Supply Chain, IT, and other adjacent Business teams to stand up the foundational capabilities that fuel strategic growth. Your work will span the full initiative lifecycle from early-stage planning to post-deployment tracking, collaboration, and executive alignment. You’ll be at the forefront of embedding a consistent delivery model that integrates intake, planning, risk transparency, execution oversight, and KPI reporting. Your influence will guide how programs are initiated, executed, and measured ensuring alignment between strategy and delivery while driving scale across the enterprise. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: AI & Automation Enablement Support AI/ML use cases such as forecast improvement, route optimization, and predictive maintenance Help identify automation opportunities within transactional and operational processes Monitor performance of automated workflows and digital tools Program leadership Drive high-priority, cross-functional programs/projects from planning through execution spanning Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, Procurement, IT and Business Units Create Jira, Smartsheet, and integrated reporting tools to track program health, dependencies, and delivery velocity across multiple teams Own the creation of executive-ready storytelling materials in PowerPoint that translate complexity into clarity Co-lead steering and planning reviews with executives to anchor strategy delivery to data-informed KPIs and real business outcomes. Contribute to the formalization of PMO processes, helping define “what good looks like” for our future state delivery model Analytics & Decision Support Analyze supply chain data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities Develop dashboards and reports to support planning, inventory, service, and logistics decisions Support predictive analytics initiatives including demand forecasting and inventory optimization Assist in building business cases using data modeling and scenario analysis Stakeholder Management