Program Manager, Sales & Marketing - Global Intern and NCG Programs

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Manager to lead and develop our Sales & Marketing New College Graduate (NCG) Program. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive training and development program aimed at preparing college graduates for careers in sales and marketing within the data storage industry. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, educational institutions, organizations, and industry experts to create a best-in-class learning experience that aligns with our company's business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Development & Strategy: Design and launch a structured Sales & Marketing NCG Program, incorporating coursework, hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world projects with a focus on data storage technologies, market trends, and customer needs.
• Recruitment & Engagement: Partner with universities, career services, and student organizations to attract top talent into the program.
• Curriculum & Training: Develop and implement a comprehensive learning curriculum that includes sales techniques, digital marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), data analytics, and industry-specific knowledge on cloud storage, enterprise data solutions, and security.
• Daily Work & Learning Balance: Structure the program to ensure participants effectively manage daily responsibilities, including hands-on work assignments, ongoing coursework, virtual and in-person training sessions, and mentorship engagements. Develop a schedule that supports productivity while enhancing learning.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, HR, and executive leadership to align program goals with company needs.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Establish mentorship programs that pair NCG’s with experienced professionals to provide guidance and career development.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor participant progress, measure program success, and provide insights to leadership through reports and presentations.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee program budget and resources to ensure effective execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to refine and enhance program effectiveness.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field. MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• 3-5+ years of experience in program management, sales enablement, training & development, or university relations, preferably within the data storage or cloud technology industry.

SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of sales and marketing principles, particularly within the data storage or tech industry.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS), CRM tools, and digital marketing platforms is a plus.
• Passion for mentorship, career development, and fostering early-career talent.

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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 [email protected] 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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 05/24/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.