Director, Strategic Communications – Product

10+ years of communications experience, including significant executive communications experience supporting Vice President-level leaders or above.

Demonstrated success advising senior executives and translating complex technical and business concepts into clear, audience-focused communications.

Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience leveraging modern communication technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance content development and team effectiveness.

Experience in technology, semiconductor, infrastructure, cloud, storage, or other complex B2B industries preferred.

WD 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 (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, 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 "

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WD 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.

This role partners closely with executive leadership to shape strategic narratives, drive organizational alignment, and serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Product leadership team.

This individual will work across functions to support executive visibility, organizational communications, thought leadership, employee engagement, and key business initiatives that advance WD's product and technology strategy.

As a member of the Strategic Communications team, this role will collaborate closely with executive leaders, Chiefs of Staff, communications colleagues, and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated communications strategies that inform, inspire, and drive business impact.

Executive Communications and Strategic Counsel

Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Chief Product Officer, providing strategic counsel and executive communications support.

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies, plans, and roadmaps that support Product priorities, executive visibility, employee engagement, and business objectives.

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.