Senior Manager, People Development and Culture, Communications

Job Description

As lead of the people and communications team within Global Operations, you'll focuson driving talent, engagement, and culture through strategy, planning, and execution of initiatives.

People Develop and Culture

• Priorities include talent development and training, both foundational and technical, across all levels of the Global Operations organization. In support of this, it will be critical to define culture and engagement strategies designed to encourage and sustain an environmentof openness, innovation, and performance.
• In this role, you will be expected to work cross-functionally with all teams in Global Operations, HR, and the broader organization. In addition, execution of initiatives will require effective communications and continued monitoring to assess reception, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Success in this role will also require evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of initiatives as well as refining and revamping them as needed.

Communications

• Priorities include developing the communications strategy for the Global Operations organization and supporting the COO deliver organization-wide communications.
• In this role, you will support high-visibility strategic communications (e.g. all-hands, seniority-specific forums, etc.) and presentations (e.g. keynotes, industry briefing documents, etc.), and will partner with the global communications team as needed. You will also be responsible for maintaining the internal digital footprint of the Global Operations organization.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as stakeholder management to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Independently lead / own / managemultiple ongoing projects, each at different maturities. Awareness on when to engage other resources
• Program/project management skills including project scoping, facilitation, problem solving, analytical, and presentation abilities
• High self-awareness and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with others

Qualifications

• 5-10years in People Development
• Passion for people and prior experience and success in leading talent, engagement, and culture efforts
• Experienced projects and people leader, both in planning and execution

Additional Information

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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 atto 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.

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