Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive 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.Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.**Job Description**:Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and driven Program Management Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating program management efforts in the areas of creative asset management, creative program management, ODM program management and product program management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including creative, marketing, product, and engineering, to ensure effective planning, execution, and delivery of programs, with a focus on driving efficiency, quality, and successful outcomes.**Responsibilities**:**Creative Asset Management**:- Collaborate with creative teams to define asset management best practices, workflows, and tools, ensuring efficient asset creation, version control, and distribution.- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and establish processes for requesting, reviewing, and approving creative assets.- Implement and maintain a centralized digital asset management system, ensuring accurate metadata tagging, searchability, and accessibility for various teams.- Lead efforts to optimize creative asset usage, track asset performance, and identify opportunities for reuse and repurposing.**Creative Program Management**:- Lead and oversee creative programs from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.- Collaborate with creative teams to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, and create detailed project plans and schedules.- Coordinate cross-functional teams to align on creative program requirements, including stakeholders from marketing, design, content, and development.- Conduct regular program status meetings, provide updates, and address any risks or issues, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the process.- Monitor program performance metrics, track progress against milestones, and implement strategies to drive continuous improvement.**Product Program Management**:- Manage product programs from conception to launch, working closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.- Maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and EOL management plans, ensuring alignment with product strategies and business objectives.- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, including requirements gathering, design reviews, and development sprints, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.- Monitor and report on program progress, identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies, and making recommendations to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness.- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product program management team, implementing best practices and lessons learned.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, project management) is required.- Proven experience in program management, with a focus on creative asset management and/or product program management.- Strong understanding of creative asset management principles, processes, and tools, with experience in digital asset management systems.- Solid project management skills, including project planning, execution, and monitoring, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a dat
