Executive Assistant to CIO

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant (EA) to support the CIO of Western Digital. This role is a trusted partner to the CIO and Chief of Staff ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the CIOs office. You will manage a complex global calendar facilitate communication at all levels and handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.

The ideal candidate is proactive detail-oriented and able to balance approachability with excellent judgment and professionalism. You will work closely with executives across the business and serve as the lead EA for the IT Leadership Team (ITLT) helping create a cohesive high-performing administrative community.

Flexibility across global time zones strong time-management skills and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Calendar Management

• Manage an intricate global calendar; ensure the CIOs 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 CIOs 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 OneDrive 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.

Qualifications :

• 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

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.

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 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.

Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be (3 months from posting) 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.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digitals Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time