Principal Learning and Development Partner

Western Digital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Principal Learning and Development Partner to drive organizational performance through targeted talent development. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into comprehensive learning solutions that accelerate business results, with a focus on AI learning and adoption of WD AI Tools.

The role requires mastery of adult learning, instructional design, and performance improvement, plus experience partnering with C-suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Adult Learning principles, or related strategic field.
• Proven track record of translating business strategy into learning solutions with measurable impact.
• Experience partnering with C-suite and senior leaders on AI-related learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to align learning strategy with business priorities, including AI transformation.
• Translate strategic objectives into comprehensive learning solutions that accelerate results.
• Shape organizational capability and foster an AI-ready learning culture across WD.
• Lead AI training initiatives and integration of WD AI Tools across functions.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Performance improvement

AI tools proficiency

Learning analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Organizational Development

Tools

Articulate 360

Mindsmith

LMS platforms

Job description

Short Summary

Principal Learning and Development Partner with Western Digital. The Principal Learning and Development Partner serve 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…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Principal Learning and Development Partner
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: San Jose, CA, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-06-24
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

The Principal Learning and Development Partner serve 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. This role will 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 learning roadmap for AI literacy, that supports long-term business objectives Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Adult Learning principles, or 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 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 Salary Range: 129,600.00-172,800.00 WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . WD 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…

Responsibilities

• The Principal Learning and Development Partner serve 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.
• This role will 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…

Requirements / Eligibility

• alytics tools Knowledge of industry best practices in talent development and organizational learning Salary Range: 129,600.00-172,800.00 WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any…
• We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.
• Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
• We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster.