Executive Assistant to CIO

Executive Assistant To The CIO

At 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 and capture the first‑ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, and  Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest‑growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever‑growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

• Executive Support & Calendar Management:
  Manage an intricate, global calendar; ensure the CIO’s time aligns with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, materials, and follow‑ups with accuracy and urgency.
• Oversee complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visas, and trip briefings.
• Communication & Briefing Preparation:
  Serve as the primary contact for the CIO’s office, ensuring clear, timely communication with internal teams and external partners. Partner with Communications to prepare briefing documents, talking points, and business trip packets. Triage and respond to inquiries; route routine matters to appropriate owners.
• Operational & Administrative Excellence:
  Manage expense reports, POs, and administrative workflows using M365, Co‑Pilot, One Drive, and WD internal tools. Maintain organized documentation, collaboration sites, and executive workflows. Support onboarding and coordination across the ITLT administrative team.
• Leadership & Partnership:
  Act as the lead EA for the ITLT, cascading information and promoting partnership across the admin community. Build strong relationships across the organization and with key external stakeholders. Partner with the Chief of Staff on special projects and operational priorities. Foster and participate in communities that support professional development and shared success.

• Minimum 10 years supporting technology executives, ideally a CIO in a large public company.
• Expert‑level proficiency with Microsoft 365 productivity tools.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Thrives under pressure and adapts quickly to shifting needs across global time zones.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and executive presence.
• Proven ability to mentor and collaborate with administrative peers.
• Integrity, discretion, professionalism, and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, 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.

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