Intern, Product Management

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

This product management intern position will be in the Consumer Solution's Core Product Management division (retail), helping manage SanDisk Memory Card, SSD & USB product lines. You will get the opportunity to create new products, work with cross functional teams from Marketing, Strategy, and Operations to bring new products to market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The individual will be responsible for helping manage Memory Card, SSD & USB products throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to launch to EOL.
• Assist in the definition and writing of product requirements documents.
• Help define end user use case scenarios.
• Create and update competitive, market and customer trend analysis to impact roadmap decisions.
• Project and sales updates.
• Product advocate and product/technical expert as needed.
• Assist in business planning and profit/loss analysis
• Contribute to product positioning, value proposition and product differentiation strategy
• Track new product schedules and launch timelines
• Research and evaluate new technologies in conjunction with industry and ecosystem standards to help determine future products and possible product line direction.
• Roadmap management and communication

Qualifications

• Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Communications, Marketing or related field graduating in Fall 2025
• Interest in technology and an early adopter
• Self-motivated, highly organized and able to multitask
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Data Analysis skills a plus
• Retail experience a plus

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In 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 this job will close on or before 04/09/2024. If we have not closed our search by this date, we will update this posting with a new anticipated close date.

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