Malaysia Site Strategy and Execution Lead Chief of Staff Office

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a highly capable execution-focused professional to serve as the on-site representative of the Chief of Staff Office across Western Digitals Malaysia factories. This role is the critical bridge between corporate strategy and local implementation translating executive priorities into structured measurable site-level execution. 

The ideal candidate is an MBA graduate or equivalent with strong analytical facilitation and communication skills and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced cross-functional environment. This is not a technical or IT role it is a strategic operations role requiring business acumen stakeholder influence and organizational agility. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project Execution & Program Coordination 

• Lead and coordinate priority initiatives across Malaysia factory sites on behalf of the Chief of Staff Office 

• Translate corporate directives into clear structured local execution plans with defined milestones and accountability 

• Develop and maintain project frameworks timelines trackers and milestone reports 

• Monitor risks dependencies and mitigation actions across active programs 

• Build lightweight governance structures and track key programs with a strategic lens 

Stakeholder Alignment & Facilitation 

• Represent the Chief of Staff Office in site leadership meetings workshops and cross-functional forums 

• Facilitate discussions to remove barriers accelerate execution and align local teams with Head Media Operations and Corporate objectives 

• Support orchestration of cross-functional initiatives and identify synergies across sub-organizations 

GlobalLocal Integration 

• Serve as the primary in-country liaison between Malaysia factories and the Chief of Staff Office 

• Provide structured leadership-ready updates on progress site-level constraints and emerging issues 

• Surface best practices and lessons learned to corporate leadership 

Change Management & Engagement 

• Support the rollout of transformation initiatives and corporate programs at site level 

• Assist with leadership visits town halls and employee engagement events 

• Reinforce culture-building and change management efforts across factory teams 

Executive Communication Support 

• Develop polished presentations and strategic summaries that synthesize complex site data into clear executive narratives 

• Act as a thought partner in crafting communication materials for SVP-level engagements 

• Connect day-to-day site activities to broader organizational priorities surfacing key issues and opportunities 

Qualifications :

Required 

• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent postgraduate qualification 

• Demonstrated excellence in academics leadership roles internships or strategic projects 

• Strong interest in business operations strategy execution and organizational effectiveness 

Preferred 

• Engineering or operations background is an advantage 

• Experience in manufacturing industrial or multi-site operational environments 

• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix organization 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong facilitation stakeholder management and executive communication skills 

• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment and problem-solving capability 

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking tools (e.g. Planner SharePoint) 

• High level of professionalism discretion and confidentiality 

Additional Information :

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digitals behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. 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 Digitals Ethics Helpline or email 

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.

WD 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD 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 WD Ethics Helpline or email .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time