Senior Technical Program Manager​/IT LegalTech Lead

Senior Technical Program Manager / IT Legal Tech Lead

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range:
  
  -
• Business Function:
  Information Technology
• Work Location:
  
  Irvine Office--_USCA
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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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data‑centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G‑Technology™, San Disk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

This role is an Individual Contributor in the IT organization supporting Legal at Western Digital.

• Lead cross‑functional programs spanning Legal, IT, and Information Security domains
• Define scope, success metrics, and roadmaps while overseeing end‑to‑end execution
• Manage vendor relationships and influence system roadmaps to meet Legal organization needs
• Facilitate technical requirements and maintain well‑defined roadmaps with senior stakeholders

• Serve as in‑house expert on legal technologies (CLM, document automation, AI tools)
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, development, and testing teams on releases and upgrades
• Stay current on legal tech trends and vendor roadmaps to inform IT strategy

• Provide L2/L3 support including onboarding, user provisioning, and workflow troubleshooting
• Lead live demos and training sessions for new technology adoption
• Develop user guides, training materials, and internal documentation
• Drive technology adoption through targeted communications and engagement
• Continuously identify automation and innovation opportunities in legal operations
• Track system usage, impact, and satisfaction metrics
• Lead organizational change management initiatives, both tactical and strategic

• 8+ years in legal business consulting, legal technology innovation, or legal managed services
• Strong technical program management with large‑scale legal operations projects
• Executive stakeholder relationship management
• Deep knowledge of legal systems (contract management, e‑discovery, compliance platforms)
• Legal industry process expertise (regulatory compliance, M&A, IP management, data privacy)
• IT systems administration and L2/L3 business support experience
• Information security acumen and organizational change management skills
• Vendor management and coordination experience
• Education: Bachelor’s required; JD, MBA, or Master’s preferred

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…