Job Description

Overview

India site Strategy & Operations Lead will partner closely with India site leadership to drive global strategic priorities, operational excellence, employee engagement, and cross-functional, cross-geo initiatives.

This role will serve as a key connector between site leadership, employees, functional teams, compliance, employee relations, external partners, and cross-site/global stakeholders. The individual will translate leadership priorities into actionable programs, establish strong operating rhythms, and ensure effective execution across multiple initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a highly team-oriented and trusted business partner who can operate effectively across functions, build strong relationships with employees and leaders, manage complex programs, and drive execution in a matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Operational Execution

- Partner with India leadership to translate global business priorities and strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Lead and manage site-level strategic programs and operational initiatives from planning through execution and narrative building.
- Establish operating mechanisms, governance routines, dashboards, and progress reviews to ensure timely execution.
- Identify operational gaps, risks,



and opportunities and drive appropriate corrective actions.

Employee Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness

- Lead site level employee engagement initiatives and programs that strengthen employee connection, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and organizational culture.
- Lead and support Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs and initiatives.
- Build strong, positive relationships and communication channels with employees across the organization.

Executive Leadership Support & Communication

- Prepare executive-level updates, business reviews, presentations, dashboards, and status reports for India and cross-site leadership.
- Provide leadership with clear visibility into key initiatives, risks, milestones, employee engagement, and operational performance.
- Support leadership meetings by coordinating agendas, actions, decisions, and follow-through.

Budget & Vendor Management

- Manage budgets associated with assigned programs, and site-level activities.
- Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure appropriate budget planning, approvals, and spend governance.
- Manage external vendors and service providers, including scope, performance, deliverables, and commercial coordination.

📌 Site Strategy & Operations Program Manager (MBA, 8 Years Experience) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Western Digital
📍 Bengaluru