Sustainability Data and Governance Lead

Location: San Jose CA 
Department: Corporate Sustainability 
Reports To: Director Sustainability Disclosure 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Job Overview: 

We are seeking a sustainability data and governance expert to join our corporate sustainability team. This individual will be responsible for building holistic ESG data management strategy robust infrastructure and strong governance to ensure compliance with global disclosure regulations and deliver investor-grade integrated reporting. This role will also support compliant reporting strategy and roadmap gap assessments and closure and stakeholder engagement.  

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ESG reporting regulations (e.g. California SB253 SB261 AB1305 EU CSRD UK CRFD ISSB etc.) combined with strong data management and analytical skills and governance and control experience.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Sustainability regulatory compliance:  

• Stay informed on the latest developments in global sustainability disclosure regulations and requirements. 

• Support development of compliance strategies and roadmap. 

• Support regulatory gap assessments and gap closure work streams such as double materiality assessment EU taxonomy analysis and climate risk assessment and mitigation.  

• Support compliant reporting development and submission. 

ESG data management and infrastructure: 

• Own and continuously refine ESG strategy data including risks and opportunities materiality and EU taxonomy data.   

• Establish and evolve comprehensive ESG data management strategy and infrastructure based on regulatory requirements.  

• Engage relevant teams and stakeholders to collect required data and ensure data integrity and completeness. 

• Drive selection and implementation of ESG reporting tools integration and automation for integrated reporting purposes.  

ESG data governance and control:  

• Develop and implement ESG data governance and control frameworks including policies methodologies and procedures for data collection validation and reporting. 

• Engage auditors and lead 3rd party assurance on all ESG related disclosures. 

• Collaborate with Finance to integrate ESG data into annual management reporting and financial filings.  

• Ensure that ESG-related commitments and claims are supported by robust analysis and action plans. 

Continuous improvements: 

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance data reporting efficiency and effectiveness on an ongoing basis including potential use of AI tooling.  

• Enhance data collection processes for voluntary reporting purposes including annual sustainability reports CDP and S&P CSA.  

Provide high-quality meaningful and timely ESG data metrics for stakeholder engagement executive presentation and sales enablement purposes.  

Qualifications :

Education:  

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Economics Mathematics Data Analytics Accounting Finance OR a similar field with quantitative coursework. Masters degree is a plus. 

• Advanced certifications or qualifications in sustainability (e.g. standards ESG certifications) or finance (e.g. CFA) are a plus. 

Experience and skills: 

• 7 years of experience in ESG data management analytics and disclosure. 

• Proven record in developing effective ESG data management strategies and processes and delivering successful 3rd party data verification. 

• Expert-level involvement in implementing ESG governance and controls.  

• Proven expertise in ESG frameworks standards and regulations (e.g. TCFD ESRS ISSB etc.) including a strong understanding of their requirements and application in reporting. 

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Strong working ethics.  

• Excellent project management skills and ability to execute in a complex fast-paced large corporate environment. 

• Natural affinity to be reflective to learn from challenges and demonstrate resilience. 

• Highly motivated self-starter results-oriented with the ability to work on multiple deliverables at the same time and drive projects to completion. 

Why Join Us 

• Be part of a leading organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through sustainable practices. 

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation sustainability and personal growth. 

• Competitive compensation package and benefits. 

Additional Information :

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 (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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.

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Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/4/25 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time