Director, Leadership Development

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Director Leadership Development

We are seeking a strategic and seasoned leadership development expert to drive the growth of our Director, Senior Director, and VP-level leaders. This role will lead the design and delivery of impactful individual and team development experiences that strengthen our leadership bench, align with our business strategy, and reflect our company values.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and executive facilitation, coupled with the ability to influence and collaborate across a complex, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with senior HR partners and business leaders to create scalable solutions that elevate leadership effectiveness and drive enterprise impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a Leadership Framework
  Build and evolve a company-wide leadership framework that articulates the core capabilities, behaviors, and expectations for leaders at all levels—anchored in our business goals and values.
• Design Leadership Development Programs
  Lead the creation and implementation of innovative leadership development programs for Director through VP levels. Use a variety of methods such as cohort-based learning, leader-led sessions, coaching, job rotations, and on-the-job experiences.
• Facilitate Leadership Experiences
  Deliver high-impact leadership development experiences (in-person and virtual) that promote self-awareness, real-time feedback, reflection, and coaching. Create psychologically safe environments that enable authentic leadership growth.
• Blended & Scalable Learning Solutions
  Develop and deploy individual leadership journeys that integrate blended learning approaches including live sessions, virtual experiences, and self-paced content.
• Team Effectiveness & Development
  Design and lead multi-phase team development experiences including assessments, action planning, and facilitated learning sessions to improve leadership team dynamics and performance.
• Measure Leadership Impact
  Use 360 feedback tools and other data sources to assess leadership effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Establish clear metrics to evaluate the impact of programs on leader capability and business performance.
• Partner to Develop Top Talent
  Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to identify top talent and provide targeted development experiences. Support succession planning by building readiness of key individuals for critical leadership roles.
• Drive Senior Leader Accountability
  Engage and influence senior leaders to take ownership for developing their teams, leveraging tools and frameworks to build a culture of continuous development and feedback.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, organizational development, or talent management, with at least 5 years in a people leadership role (preferably managing leaders)
• Deep expertise in adult learning, leadership theory, team dynamics, and executive development
• Proven ability to design and facilitate leadership programs across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, multi-session, experiential)
• Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Strong command of leadership assessment tools (e.g., 360 feedback) and coaching frameworks
• Technologically fluent with experience in using digital