Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics

Summary

Join Western Digital as a visionary leader in data management, analytics, and enterprise architecture. You will develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enterprise architecture. This role involves overseeing data governance, compliance, and the development of advanced analytics capabilities. You will lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in data management, enterprise architecture, and analytics, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in data management, enterprise architecture, and analytics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and data governance
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, big data platforms, and cloud-based solutions
• Experience integrating data systems into enterprise-wide architectures
• Advanced understanding of machine learning, AI, and business intelligence tools
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy in alignment with the organization’s mission and enterprise architecture goals
• Serve as a thought leader on data, analytics, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies to drive innovation
• Partner with senior leaders to integrate data strategy into overall business and IT strategy
• Collaborate with IT leadership to design and implement enterprise architecture frameworks that support data-driven decision-making
• Ensure seamless integration of data platforms, tools, and processes within the broader enterprise architecture
• Drive the alignment of data systems with business objectives, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and efficiency
• Oversee data architecture to ensure that it supports advanced analytics, business intelligence, and real-time decision-making
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Implement robust data security and privacy practices within the enterprise architecture
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of data assets across the enterprise
• Lead the development of advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualization capabilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic objectives
• Leverage data insights to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and revenue growth
• Design and oversee scalable data infrastructure aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their potential to enhance enterprise and data architecture
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure alignment of technology solutions with organizational goals
• Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, architects, and analysts
• Promote a collaborative environment between data and IT teams, ensuring alignment on enterprise architecture goals
• Mentor team members to develop technical and leadership capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. degree

Benefits

• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)
• 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
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan