Vice President, Real Estate and Facilities

Company Description

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.

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.

The successful candidate is an enviable leader real estate expert who will ensure all employees have a safe and engaging work environment where they are able to collaborate to successfully bring our products to market. This includes playing a key role in shaping the future of work and is responsible for leading the development of Western Digital’s real estate portfolio strategy to satisfy increasingly complex and expanding business and employee needs.

The emphasis for this role will be on building a high-performing team who will implement a shared vision for the growth and sustenance of facilities and the safe operation within them. That vision will incorporate advanced facility planning, site selection, execution of capital expenditure projects, site maintenance and operations, EHS (Employee Health & Safety) and security as it relates to people and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the executive team and other key global stakeholders to develop a compelling strategic vision, evaluate alternative strategies, capitalize on core strengths, and implement operating plans to achieve objectives for growth.
• Build and implement facility development plans that ensure sufficiency, flexibility, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the real estate portfolio, including negotiating and executing new lease agreements, modifications to existing leases, renewal options and lease terminations.
• Establish and direct future-forward programs that ensure environmental health, life safety, regulatory compliance, security, and continuity.
• Oversee leadership for our security organization, across multiple disciplines including governance & controls, programs, compliance, investigations, physical security, and executive protection.
• Champion critical infrastructure for facility and equipment needs.
• Build smart processes and systems to enable transparent oversight and reporting.
• Leverage the use of data, benchmarking and insights to develop and present multiple space and workplace scenarios to stakeholders, ensuring we optimize our employee workspaces and real estate portfolio.
• Simplify and conduct financial management and reporting requirements for Facilities & EHS, including long-range planning and budget management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 15 years of global experience running multiple real estate functions, preferably in the technology industry.
• Proven leadership capabilities building, managing and holding accountable large, global teams with an “outcome ownership” mindset.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives related to M&A and Divestitures in a publicly traded company strongly preferred.

SKILLS:

• Ability to represent the company with the highest levels of integrity and build successful relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic capability, with the ability to translate those strategies into aligned workstreams for execution by the team.
• Data-driven mindset and capabilities that underpin excellent decision-making skills.
• Possess excellent agility and resiliency with a growth-mindset to lead change.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 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 to advise us of your accommodation request.

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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 relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, and business needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. 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.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; and more.