Irvine, CA Hybrid Employment 119,300.00-159,000.00

Western Digital is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager – AI Automation & Change Management

Responsibilities

  • Manage long-term plans for digital, web, and automation platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Create governance structures, operational processes, and measurement frameworks at the portfolio level.
  • Spearhead intricate, cross-functional projects focused on platform modernization, automation, and user experience enhancement.
  • Deliver high-level insights, risk evaluations, and data-backed recommendations to executives.
  • Promote Lean methodologies to optimize workflows, reduce inefficiencies, improve cycle times, and enhance delivery reliability.
  • Conduct Agile ceremonies, facilitate team alignment, and coach teams on Agile best practices.
  • Apply scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum of Scrums, Kanban, etc.) to maintain consistent program execution.
  • Evaluate and enhance flow efficiency, throughput, and team performance using Lean metrics.
  • Collaborate with engineering leaders to define architecture, API integrations, system dependencies, and modernization strategies.
  • Lead initiatives for platform upgrades, migrations, optimizations, security improvements, and resilience.
  • Identify and resolve technical obstacles, foresee risks, and support engineering excellence across teams.
  • Develop and implement strategies for AI-based tools, intelligent workflows, bots, and automation capabilities.
  • Align cross-functional teams on data requirements, ML model deployment, governance, and ethical considerations.
  • Lead the adoption and rollout of new AI-driven capabilities across various business units.
  • Create and execute change management strategies for large-scale technology rollouts and process transformations.
  • Develop communication plans, readiness assessments, and training strategies for stakeholders.
  • Ensure successful adoption through monitoring KPIs, feedback loops, and continuous engagement.
  • Act as a senior liaison between engineering, product, operations, marketing, and executive leadership.
  • Facilitate decision-making through structured communication, clear data, and consistent alignment mechanisms.
  • Navigate uncertainty with clarity, diplomacy, and strong leadership presence.

Compensation

Competitive

Work Arrangement

On-site

Team

Cross-functional teams

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in technical program management, AI automation, and change management.
  • Strong background in Agile methodologies and scaled Agile frameworks.
  • Experience with Lean principles and metrics.
  • Proficiency in AI tools, intelligent workflows, and automation capabilities.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience in platform modernization, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Knowledge of architecture, API integrations, and system dependencies.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SAFe, Scrum of Scrums, and Kanban frameworks.
  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning model deployment.
  • Background in data governance and ethical considerations.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale technology rollouts.
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to navigate uncertainty.
  • Experience in stakeholder communication and training enablement.

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Western Digital builds, sells, and provides data storage solutions including hard drives, solid-state drives, and flash memory products.
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Department Program Management
Category management
Posted a month ago