Principal Program Manager - Transformation PMO: Supply Chain Center of Excellence job opportunity at Western Digital.



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Western Digital Principal Program Manager - Transformation PMO: Supply Chain Center of Excellence
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are building a next-generation PMO that redefines how strategy, execution, and governance intersect across our global supply chain. This role sits at the core of that transformation, designed not just to manage projects, but to architect the structure that drives clarity, speed, and measurable business value across complex, cross-functional programs.As Principal Program Manager in Supply Chain Center of Excellence, you will lead the evolution of our PMO with a focus on scalability, accountability, and enterprise discipline. You will shape portfolio-level governance, define normalized intake and prioritization frameworks, and enable delivery excellence through rigorous process standardization and tool integration.This isn’t about managing to status; it’s about enabling transformation. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders across Global E2E Supply Chain, IT, and other adjacent Business teams to stand up the foundational capabilities that fuel strategic growth. Your work will span the full initiative lifecycle from early-stage planning to post-deployment tracking, collaboration, and executive alignment. You’ll be at the forefront of embedding a consistent delivery model that integrates intake, planning, risk transparency, execution oversight, and KPI reporting. Your influence will guide how programs are initiated, executed, and measured ensuring alignment between strategy and delivery while driving scale across the enterprise.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: AI & Automation EnablementSupport AI/ML use cases such as forecast improvement, route optimization, and predictive maintenanceHelp identify automation opportunities within transactional and operational processesMonitor performance of automated workflows and digital toolsProgram leadershipDrive high-priority, cross-functional programs/projects from planning through execution spanning Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, Procurement, IT and Business UnitsCreate Jira, Smartsheet, and integrated reporting tools to track program health, dependencies, and delivery velocity across multiple teamsOwn the creation of executive-ready storytelling materials in PowerPoint that translate complexity into clarityCo-lead steering and planning reviews with executives to anchor strategy delivery to data-informed KPIs and real business outcomes.Contribute to the formalization of PMO processes, helping define “what good looks like” for our future state delivery modelAnalytics & Decision SupportAnalyze supply chain data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunitiesDevelop dashboards and reports to support planning, inventory, service, and logistics decisionsSupport predictive analytics initiatives including demand forecasting and inventory optimizationAssist in building business cases using data modeling and scenario analysisStakeholder ManagementCollaborate with planning, procurement, logistics, IT, and finance teamsWork closely with leadership to scale a culture of accountability, value-driven delivery, and operational transparencyPrepare presentations and status updates for transformation leadershipSupport change management, training materials, and end-user documentationCoordinate with external technology vendors and implementation partnersExecution ExcellenceCreate PM governance of models, milestone planning standards, and project dashboards that enhance visibility and execution disciplineEmbed best practices into hybrid workstreams and supporting business-side PMs with tools, templates, and coachingDevelop and lead training and onboarding for initiative leads and program managers on PMO processesDrive adoption of strategic frameworks and reinforce a delivery mindset across all initiativesProcess ImprovementMap current-state supply chain processes and identify digitization opportunitiesSupport continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and process excellence methodsTrack KPIs and performance metrics for transformation programsAssist in root cause analysis of service, cost, and efficiency issuesDigital Transformation SupportSupport implementation of digital supply chain tools including planning systems, control towers, and automation solutionsAssist with configuration, testing, and deployment of new systems and enhancementsDocument business requirements, process flows, and standard operating proceduresParticipate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and system validation activities

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