Principal Program Manager

177,400.00-236,500.00 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.

As the Principal of PMO you will play a vital role in developing, prioritizing, aligning, mobilizing, and executing the transformation roadmap for Global Supply Chain. Special emphasis will be on identifying and adopting AI tools across the E2E Supply Chain. Your responsibilities will be to develop a transformation roadmap that entails identify key initiatives, develop business case, prioritize and align with key stakeholders, secure roadmap approval from the leadership, mobilize teams, ensure initiatives are progressing on time with expected impact and report out progress on a regular cadence to confirm progress on Supply Chain transformation. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive improvements, lead the change management, streamline processes, and ensure compliance to enhance financial & business performance. Core Areas of Accountability Supply Chain Strategy & Future Design Synthesize supplier and technology roadmaps with Company objectives to shape industry influence. Establish a long-term vision for the global supply chain, including network design, tier-2/3+ risk identification, and resiliency frameworks. Continuously scan external environment for disruptors (geopolitics, technology, ESG shifts) and integrate foresight into Company supply chain strategy. Supply Chain Digital Transformation & AI enablement Lead implementation of AI/ML solutions for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, network design, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation Drive end-to-end digitization of supply chain processes using cloud platforms, IoT, control towers, and digital twins Own the digital modernization agenda for supply chain (automation, AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, BOTs) with decentralized execution and close partnership & alignment with IT. Establish data governance, accessibility, and quality standards to enable advanced decision-making. Develop and manage the innovation pipeline, execute change management while ensuring speed and readiness for next-generation supply chain models. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Own the supplier segmentation framework, report cards, and executive business review cycles. Lead supplier engagement forums, innovation summits, and structured events to foster stronger partnerships. Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance against cost, resiliency, innovation, sustainability, and performance metrics. Define best in class KPIs, establish dashboards and variance analysis, and conduct benchmarking exercise against competitor and adjacent industries Transformation Program Leadership Lead cross-functional transformation programs spanning planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution Establish program governance, KPIs, benefits realization tracking, and executive reporting Manage third-party