Program Manager, Sales & Marketing

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

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.

Key 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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.

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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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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.