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Director – Learning & Development

Director – Learning & Development

CompanyWestern Digital
LocationSan Jose, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or professional certifications in L&D, OD, or related fields preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Proven expertise in adult learning theory, behavior change, and large-scale learning interventions
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into actionable talent development initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience in needs assessment, instructional design, facilitation, and content development
  • Track record of delivering learning in various formats (e.g., live, virtual, self-paced, blended) with measurable outcomes
  • Proficiency in learning technologies (e.g., LMS, authoring tools, analytics platforms) and digital content curation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end design, delivery, and evolution of learning experiences for managers and employees.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide standards for the delivery, measurement, and reporting of learning experiences—both for your team and for business-embedded training teams.
  • Design and continuously enhance onboarding experiences that accelerate learning about the business, our customers, and our products—ensuring rapid integration and contribution.
  • Build targeted learning journeys for specific employee populations (e.g., early career professionals, technicians) to promote internal mobility, deepen engagement, and drive long-term career progression.
  • Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to identify capability gaps, assess current skillsets, and design relevant upskilling/reskilling programs aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Partner with internal functions and external institutions or vendors to co-create learning paths.
  • Establish a framework for building effective managers through focused capability-building programs.
  • Create mechanisms to track and measure manager effectiveness and drive accountability for people leadership.
  • Co-develop interventions and resources addressing high-priority manager challenges (e.g., performance management, conflict resolution, prioritization, leading change) in partnership with other HR teams.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a diverse team of learning professionals, including program managers, instructional designers, and learning experience designers.
  • Scale learning delivery by activating a distributed network of HR and business professionals who can localize content and deliver training in regionally relevant ways.
  • Allocate team resources effectively to meet evolving business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or professional certifications in L&D, OD, or related fields preferred