Principal Learning and Development Partner
WD, Campbell, CA, United States
Job Description
The Principal Learning and Development Partner serves as a strategic business partner, driving organizational performance and competitive advantage through targeted talent development initiatives. This role partners directly with senior business leaders to translate strategic objectives into comprehensive learning solutions that accelerate business results. As a trusted advisor, this role shapes organizational capability, fosters innovation, and builds a learning culture that enables WD Corporation to achieve its strategic goals, with a focus on AI learning and adoption of WD AI Tools.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership and business unit heads to align learning strategy with business priorities and organizational transformation initiatives related to AI tools, adoption and impacts.
Serve as a trusted advisor on talent development focused on the AI training and learning initiative at WD, providing strategic insights and recommendations to drive business performance.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify critical capability gaps and develop a learning roadmap for AI literacy that supports long‑term business objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Adult Learning principles, or a related strategic field.
Proven track record of partnering with C‑suite and senior business leaders on strategic initiatives related to AI tools, adoption, and impacts of AI.
Demonstrated experience translating business strategy into learning solutions with measurable impact.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market dynamics, competitive landscape, and organizational strategy.
Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders across the organization.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and drive organizational change.
Mastery of adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance improvement methodologies.
Ability to define learning measurement strategy and make changes based on the data.
Proficiency with AI‑powered content creation tools, learning authoring platforms (e.g., Articulate 360, Mindsmith), and emerging AI learning technologies.
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence for content development, personalization, and learning optimization.
Proficiency with advanced learning technologies, LMS platforms, and learning analytics tools.
Knowledge of industry best practices in talent development and organizational learning.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and 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 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 WD’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. 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 WDs 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 program; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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 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 hiring process. Please contact us 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.
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The Principal Learning and Development Partner serves as a strategic business partner, driving organizational performance and competitive advantage through targeted talent development initiatives. This role partners directly with senior business leaders to translate strategic objectives into comprehensive learning solutions that accelerate business results. As a trusted advisor, this role shapes organizational capability, fosters innovation, and builds a learning culture that enables WD Corporation to achieve its strategic goals, with a focus on AI learning and adoption of WD AI Tools.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership and business unit heads to align learning strategy with business priorities and organizational transformation initiatives related to AI tools, adoption and impacts.
Serve as a trusted advisor on talent development focused on the AI training and learning initiative at WD, providing strategic insights and recommendations to drive business performance.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify critical capability gaps and develop a learning roadmap for AI literacy that supports long‑term business objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Adult Learning principles, or a related strategic field.
Proven track record of partnering with C‑suite and senior business leaders on strategic initiatives related to AI tools, adoption, and impacts of AI.
Demonstrated experience translating business strategy into learning solutions with measurable impact.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market dynamics, competitive landscape, and organizational strategy.
Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders across the organization.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and drive organizational change.
Mastery of adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance improvement methodologies.
Ability to define learning measurement strategy and make changes based on the data.
Proficiency with AI‑powered content creation tools, learning authoring platforms (e.g., Articulate 360, Mindsmith), and emerging AI learning technologies.
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence for content development, personalization, and learning optimization.
Proficiency with advanced learning technologies, LMS platforms, and learning analytics tools.
Knowledge of industry best practices in talent development and organizational learning.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and 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 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 WD’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. 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 WDs 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 program; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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 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 hiring process. Please contact us 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.
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