Corporate Sustainability Analyst

The next big thing in data is you!

The Corporate Sustainability Analyst will help develop, manage and lead global sustainability strategy and initiatives at Western Digital, reporting directly to the Senior Director leading the corporate sustainability function. This individual will work closely with a cross-functional team to identify key areas of focus and investment and maximize the effectiveness of Western Digital’s sustainability efforts. He or she will work to standardize existing sustainability and CSR practices under Western Digital’s corporate sustainability program and ensure alignment with overall business objectives and strategic plans. The ideal candidate will have the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of Western Digital’s sustainability strategy across the company’s global sites, setting goals, priorities and milestones, in tight collaboration with internal partner teams.
• Partner with and influence senior executives in business and functional units across the company to identify, prioritize, incubate, and scale high-impact corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Develop metrics and benchmarks for ongoing measurement of progress in corporate sustainability.
• Manage annual and ongoing reporting of corporate sustainability initiatives, with representation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and share best practices with the organization on ESG issues.
• Develop materials for communication of sustainability initiatives to all internal and external audiences, working with internal teams to leverage various strategic channels for communication.
• Work with HR and other partner organizations to increase employee awareness and engagement with CSR and sustainability initiatives; help the company progress toward a “purpose-driven” culture.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure highest level of performance and results.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, utilizing advanced metrics and reporting, and adjust strategy and approach as needed.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years related professional experience and a demonstrated record of success in a similar role, preferably at a technology and/or manufacturing company.

SKILLS:

• Proven ability to proactively build relationships and navigate organizational complexities; skilled at collaborating and influencing up and down the organization and across global sites.
• Outstanding judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with and advise the company’s senior leadership team and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire trust, confidence and excitement through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with multiple functional units and with employees of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in public affairs/public policy is desirable, including established relationships with NGOs, government agencies and/or relevant industry associations.
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data.

Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Western Digital is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Western Digital careers website.