Program Manager, People Development and Culture, Communications

Job Description

As a program manager on the People Development and Culture, Communications team within Global Operations, you'll focuson driving talent, engagement, and culture through strategy, planning, and execution of initiatives.

People Development 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 work closely with teams within Global Operations, HR, and the broader organization. Identification of project requirements and stakeholders priorities will be key. In addition, creation of content and execution of initiatives will require effective communications and continued monitoring to assess reception, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Success in this role will require identifying relevant measures of effectiveness and tailoring programs to incorporate those insights and feedback from the organization.

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• 3-5 years in People Development
• Passion for people and prior experience and success in supporting talent, engagement, and culture efforts, both planning and execution
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as stakeholder management
• Team player with the ability to influence and work collaboratively with others, while building relationships
• Demonstrated program/project management skills with minimal supervision exceptional time management, facilitation, problem solving, analytical, and presentation abilities (in-person and virtual)
• Resourceful and independent thinker

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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