Export Compliance Manager

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

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Western Digital is seeking an EMEA Export Compliance Program Manager to support Western Digital's Export Compliance program and to enable efficient and effective processes and controls in compliance with global export controls and sanctions. This position will report to Director, Export Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance team and in the Legal Department and will join a team of trade compliance professionals around the globe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Export Compliance Program Manager will monitor EMEA trade compliance regulations and will implement trade compliance controls that would reduce trade compliance risks to Western Digital.

Responsibilities

Export Compliance Strategy & Regulatory Management

• Lead EMEA Export Compliance initiatives and develop strategic frameworks to address regional requirements.
• Manage UK and EU export licenses, including renewals, usage monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Manage diversion risk and red flags.
• Monitor evolving export control regulations and sanctions (e.g., Russia-related controls), identify red flags, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support Export Classification and Audit processes, including Technology Transfers and Encryption Controls.
• Implement and enhance End User / End Use controls, including screening, escalation and resolution.
• Draft, update, and implement GTC policies, SOPs, desk instructions, and policy-based guidelines.
• Provide support for daily export compliance escalations across regions and functions.

Risk Assurance, Data & Analytics

• Lead GTM (Oracle Global Trade Management) analytics, metrics reporting, screening system logic, and GTM audit activities.
• Develop and execute a robust Reporting and Records Management strategy, including ownership of the OneDrive Trade Recordkeeping repository/system.
• Support implementation of Trade Compliance AI tools and data automation solutions to improve compliance efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Support the Export Compliance Risk Assurance Program, including development of KPIs, metrics, and risk dashboards.

Program & Project Management

• Support the Deemed Export Program, including process oversight and stakeholder training (GTO, HR, procurement).
• Support the Management of GTC project tracker to ensure timely execution and accountability across initiatives.
• Support export compliance screening process, including data analysis, risk assessment, and risk mitigation planning.
• Provide support for the setup and continuous improvement of Oracle GTM functionality.
• Manage GTM cross-functional compliance initiatives with stakeholders/up-steam systems (Customer Master/Vendors master etc.)
• Support Export classification, screening and license determination processes.

Training, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as GTC's liaison for training and compliance reporting, including tracking onboarding, CAM, and other Ethics & Compliance (E&C) programs.
• Lead the annual "Know Your Customer" training program and monitor completion metrics.

Operational & Escalation Support

• Support Envoy Visitor Management program and act as escalation point
• Oversee Graphite Vendor Review processes and related due diligence.
• Provide Entity List and sanctions program support, including screening and control implementation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) required.
• Minimum 7 years of direct export compliance experience, preferably within the semiconductor or technology industry.
• In-depth knowledge of EMEA export controls and sanctions, with direct experience engaging with listed parties.
• Strong understanding of EU and UK export regulations, including controls related to Russia and Belarus.
• Proven, hands-on proficiency with Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM) is essential.
• Solid experience in GTM compliance logic, rules, including metrics reporting, data analysis, and audit preparation.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Model N is a plus.
• Technologically adept and comfortable working with systems; able to design and implement process-driven and systematic compliance controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop reporting and records management strategies.
• Experience managing digital repositories such as OneDrive or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience implementing trade compliance AI tools and data automation solutions to enhance compliance effectiveness and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing controls and supercomputing-related export regulations.
• Experience with export licensing processes, license exceptions, and compliance documentation (e.g., end-use/end-user certificates, assurances).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess trade compliance risks and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical topics to diverse stakeholders and shift priorities as needed to meet business demands.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and record retention skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a global, cross-functional, and multi-cultural team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and collaboration tools such as OneDrive and SharePoint.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 [email protected] 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 that the application deadline will be 8/27/ months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

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