Senior Manager, Strategic Communications - CEO and Strategy

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications - CEO and Strategy Full-time Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Salary Range: 151,700.00-202,200.00 Business Function: Employee Communications Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23 Company Description WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

We are seeking an experienced, creative and highly versatile communications professional to join our Strategic Communications team as Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, CEO & Strategy. This role will be a key partner in supporting and strengthening communications for WD’s CEO, working closely with Strategic Communications leadership to help execute and continually strengthen the CEO communications program. The Senior Manager will take on significant responsibility for day-to-day content development while contributing fresh ideas and perspectives to the broader CEO communications strategy. This person will develop executive content across formats and channels, help shape the story and flow for key engagements, and continually look for new and more effective ways to communicate. The role will also serve as communications partner to WD’s Strategy organization, helping translate company strategy and business priorities into clear, compelling communications. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and creative storyteller who combines strong executive communications instincts with curiosity, judgment and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities CEO Communications & Storytelling Manage a broad range of day-to-day CEO communications deliverables across internal and external audiences, including talking points, presentations, emails, video scripts, briefing materials, and social content. Help shape the story, narrative flow, and creative approach for CEO keynotes, company meetings, videos, and other executive engagements. Partner with Strategic Communications leadership to help advance the CEO communications strategy, bring fresh ideas and identify opportunities to strengthen the CEO’s platform, extend key narratives and engage audiences in new ways. Bring fresh thinking to executive communications, exploring new formats, channels and approaches rather than defaulting to how things have traditionally been done. Manage day-to-day CEO social content, including identifying opportunities and developing content. Partner closely with the CEO Office and stakeholders across the company to develop briefing materials and prepare the CEO for key engagements. Help maintain consistency in the CEO’s voice and messaging while looking for opportunities to make communications more authentic, compelling, and effective. Strategy Communications Serve as the day-to-day communications partner to the Strategy organization and its leadership. Help translate WD’s strategy, priorities and direction into clear, engaging communications for key audiences. Support Strategy leaders with presentations, talking points, leadership updates, and other communications needs. Connect Strategy and CEO communications, helping ensure the company’s strategic direction is reflected consistently and brought to life through compelling stories and