Malaysia Site Strategy and Execution Lead - Chief of Staff Office

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable, execution-focused professional to serve as the on-site representative of the Chief of Staff Office across Western Digital's Malaysia factories. This role is the critical bridge between corporate strategy and local implementation - translating executive priorities into structured, measurable site-level execution. The ideal candidate is an MBA graduate or equivalent with strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This is not a technical or IT role - it is a strategic operations role requiring business acumen, stakeholder influence, and organizational agility.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Program Coordination
• Lead and coordinate priority initiatives across Malaysia factory sites on behalf of the Chief of Staff Office
• Translate corporate directives into clear, structured local execution plans with defined milestones and accountability
• Develop and maintain project frameworks, timelines, trackers, and milestone reports
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions across active programs
• Build lightweight governance structures and track key programs with a strategic lens
• Stakeholder Alignment & Facilitation
• Represent the Chief of Staff Office in site leadership meetings, workshops, and cross-functional forums
• Facilitate discussions to remove barriers, accelerate execution, and align local teams with Head Media Operations and Corporate objectives
• Support orchestration of cross-functional initiatives and identify synergies across sub-organizations
• Global-Local Integration
• Serve as the primary in-country liaison between Malaysia factories and the Chief of Staff Office
• Provide structured, leadership-ready updates on progress, site-level constraints, and emerging issues
• Surface best practices and lessons learned to corporate leadership
• Change Management & Engagement
• Support the rollout of transformation initiatives and corporate programs at site level
• Assist with leadership visits, town halls, and employee engagement events
• Reinforce culture-building and change management efforts across factory teams
• Executive Communication Support
• Develop polished presentations and strategic summaries that synthesize complex site data into clear executive narratives
• Act as a thought partner in crafting communication materials for SVP-level engagements
• Connect day-to-day site activities to broader organizational priorities, surfacing key issues and opportunities
• Required
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• Demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership roles, internships, or strategic projects
• Strong interest in business operations, strategy execution, and organizational effectiveness
• Preferred
• Engineering or operations background is an advantage
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environments
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment and problem-solving capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking tools (e.g., Planner, SharePoint)
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Important Reminders:
• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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