Principal Program Manager

## 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. ## Job Description **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:** As the Program Manager Technologist you will play a vital role in developing, prioritizing, aligning, mobilizing, and executing the transformation roadmap for Global Supply Chain. Special emphasis will be on identifying and adopting AI tools across the E2E Supply Chain. Your responsibilities will be to develop a transformation roadmap that entails identify key initiatives, develop business case, prioritize and align with key stakeholders, secure roadmap approval from the leadership, mobilize teams, ensure initiatives are progressing on time with expected impact and report out progress on a regular cadence to confirm progress on Supply Chain transformation. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive improvements, lead the change management, streamline processes, and ensure compliance to enhance financial & business performance. **Core Areas of Accountability** - **Supply Chain Strategy & Future Design** - Synthesize supplier and technology roadmaps with Company objectives to shape industry influence. - Establish a long-term vision for the global supply chain, including network design, tier-2/3+ risk identification, and resiliency frameworks. - Continuously scan external environment for disruptors (geopolitics, technology, ESG shifts) and integrate foresight into Company supply chain strategy. - **Supply Chain Digital Transformation & AI enablement** - Lead implementation of AI/ML solutions for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, network design, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation - Drive end-to-end digitization of supply chain processes using cloud platforms, IoT, control towers, and digital twins - Own the digital modernization agenda for supply chain (automation, AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, BOTs) with decentralized execution and close partnership & alignment with IT. - Establish data governance, accessibility, and quality standards to enable advanced decision-making. - Develop and manage the innovation pipeline, execute change management while ensuring speed and readiness for next-generation supply chain models. ## Qualifications **Required:** - Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, supply chain or a related field (advanced degree preferred). - Minimum of 0-12+ years of progressive global supply chain leadership experience with proven transformation track record utilizing digital tools. - Must be a supply chain expert - Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes - Supply Chain corporate experience coupled with blue chip consulting experience preferred but not mandatory - Experience in Hi-Tech supply chain preferred but not mandatory - Deep knowledge and experience in adopting and implementing digital (automation, AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, BOTs) tools in supply chain - Specific experience deploying AI/ML, advanced analytics, or automation in supply chain environments - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated success influencing at the C-suite level - Global experience that demonstrates ability to navigat…