Director, Strategic Communications – Product

191,900.00-255,800.00 Business Function: Strategic Communications Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23 Location (Secondary): Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01 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.

We are seeking a Director, Strategic Communications to serve as the communications lead for the Chief Product Officer and Product organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to shape strategic narratives, drive organizational alignment, and serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Product leadership team. The position helps connect business priorities, product innovation, and employee engagement through integrated communications strategies. The ideal candidate is an experienced communications leader, trusted advisor, and exceptional storyteller who can translate complex business and technical concepts into clear, relevant, and engaging communications. This individual will work across functions to support executive visibility, organizational communications, thought leadership, employee engagement, and key business initiatives that advance WD's product and technology strategy. As a member of the Strategic Communications team, this role will collaborate closely with executive leaders, Chiefs of Staff, communications colleagues, and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated communications strategies that inform, inspire, and drive business impact. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Executive Communications and Strategic Counsel Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Chief Product Officer, providing strategic counsel and executive communications support. Develop and execute integrated communications strategies, plans, and roadmaps that support Product priorities, executive visibility, employee engagement, and business objectives. Partner with Product leadership to shape narratives around technology leadership, product innovation, customer value, and business priorities, while proactively developing messaging and communications plans that support key initiatives and milestones. Build trusted relationships with executives and leaders across the Product organization and broader enterprise. Executive Content and Thought Leadership Develop executive content and messaging, including presentations, speeches, briefing materials, leadership communications, and multimedia content. Lead preparation of executive briefings for customer meetings, industry events, analyst engagements, media opportunities, Board of Directors presentations, and investor-related activities. Develop thought leadership content for internal and external channels, including articles, social content, executive profiles, and digital communications. Leverage storytelling, visual communications, multimedia, and emerging communications approaches to create compelling content across channels. Ensure consistency of messaging across executive, organizational, and enterprise communications. Organizational Communications and Employee Engagement Lead communications strategies that support organizational priorities, business