Communications Project Specialist

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Communications Project Specialist Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 87,600.00-116,800.00Business Function: Employee CommunicationsWork Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23Company DescriptionWD 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.Job DescriptionAs WD continues to strengthen its leadership in AI infrastructure, the Strategic Communications team plays an important role in connecting business priorities, leadership messages, employee engagement, and company narrative across the organization. The Communications Project Specialist helps bring order, visibility, and operational discipline to that work by supporting communications planning, project tracking, functional engagement, reporting, and team operations, while also providing targeted administrative support for core team needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Communications Planning & Operations  Integrated Communications Planning Maintain and manage the organization's integrated communications calendar, ensuring visibility and alignment across executive, employee, and corporate communications activities. Manage communication milestones, deadlines, launches, events, and leadership engagement opportunities to support successful execution of strategic communications initiatives. Identify scheduling conflicts and ensure communications activities are prioritized and sequenced appropriately. Cross-Functional Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement Support planning and project management across executive communications, employee communications, creative communications, and functional stakeholders for shared communications initiatives and campaigns. Track action items, deliverables, approvals, and deadlines across multiple projects and workstreams. Facilitate information flow and stakeholder alignment across the communications team, executive leaders, and partner organizations. Serve as a connective operational resource for the team, helping ensure work moves forward with clarity, accountability, and consistency Functional Communications & Engagement Support Support the planning and execution of communications and engagement activities within executive-led functions, including functional town halls, leadership forums, and key communications moments within supported organizations. Manage planning logistics, attendee communications, meeting materials, and follow-up activities in partnership with communications leads and functional stakeholders. Administer post-event surveys, consolidate feedback and insights, and track follow-up actions to support continuous improvement. Reporting & Analytics Maintain dashboards and trackers that provide visibility into communications activities, channel performance, audience engagement, and upcoming priorities. Collect, organize, and analyze communications metrics across channels and programs. Prepare recurring reports that measure communications effectiveness and inform planning decisions. Track team goals, milestones, and key performance indicators. Project Management & Team Operations Support project planning, documentation, and status tracking for major communications initiatives. Manage team...