Country Operations Manager

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.

Job Description

Western Digital Israel (“WDIL”) operates in 3 sites across Israel and employs ~800 employees. The main charter is an R&D center – which contributes to the design and development of the next generation Flash products, such as SSD and embedded NAND products – for Cloud, Client, and Consumer. WDIL also has presence of these teams: product management, IT, Finance, Legal, HR and CRE.

• Chief-of-Staff for the Country Office team, which includes 16 members: Local site leads, G&A leads, Functional leads, and Site Admin
• Define, manage and monitor the Fiscal Budget for Country Operations expenses
• Drive the Country Office team for defining local policies considering local laws - such as PTO, Equal Opportunity, Gender Salary Equality, contractor & outside services policies
• Drive the Country Office team for execution of local policies
• Measure legal risk and define acceptable risk level
• Lead the Crisis Management Team
• Maintain WDIL Business Continuation Plan (BCP) – in collaboration with Global Security, Quality, and Operations
• Lab operations – define common processes and tools, verify uniform deployment, drive continuous improvement
• Enable/host global WDC executive visits
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of previous experience in program/project management, with proven track record
• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Competent with Excel - formulas, pivot, charts etc.
• Previous experience in hi-tech companies
• Previous experience in global companies and working with teams located in other geographies
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills and Fluent English
  
  

Additional Information

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 believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. 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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.