System Integration Test (SIT) Lab Program Manager
Core
Manage validation plans for HDD product development and sustaining programs, acting as the primary bridge between the SIT Lab and cross-functional teams to ensure product readiness for hyperscale and enterprise customers.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (HDD Storage Validation)
Builds
HDD storage products for hyperscale and enterprise customers
Domain
Data Storage / HDD Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HDD storage technologies, firmware architecture, program management, risk assessment, executive communication, defect tracking, cross-functional influence
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering/CS, prior SIT Lab or Quality organization experience, WD product development lifecycle knowledge, transformation initiative leadership
Technologies
defect trackers, firmware architecture tools, storage sub-component testing frameworks
Responsibilities
Own SIT Lab validation plans from staging through QSR, represent the SIT Lab in Core Team meetings, drive cross-functional influence to resolve issues and align on plans, present program status and risks to executive leadership, lead and mentor team members, participate in continuous improvement projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
