Program Manager - People Development

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk in Milpitas seeks a seasoned leader to head Global Operations People Development, shaping learning, engagement and culture through strategy, planning and scalable programs.

Reporting to the COO's Chief of Staff, you will collaborate with senior leadership and HR to design live and digital learning experiences, measure impact, and advance a global, inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in People Development or related roles within a global, matrixed organization
• Strategic leader with experience in learning, talent and engagement efforts
• Experienced in planning and executing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with stakeholder management
• PM skills including scoping, facilitation, problem solving, and presentation abilities
• High adaptability in a dynamic global environment
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end people development programs globally

Skills

People strategy

Instructional design

Facilitation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Data analysis

Tools

LMS

Authoring tools

Analytics

Excel

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

As lead of the people development team within Global Operations, you’ll focus on driving talent, engagement, and culture through strategy, planning, and execution of learning initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer's Chief of the Staff, this role is responsible for designing and delivering high-impact programming across Global Operations by collaborating with Global Operations Senior Leadership, the various Global Operations functions, and HR. The role requires expertise in learning and development requiring strong facilitation, instructional design, and storytelling skills to influence and connect with diverse, global audiences.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

People Development & Culture

• Program Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee people development programs end-to-end from assessing needs and aligning stakeholders to designing, delivering, and scaling globally
• Learning Design & Customization: Design and tailor learning experiences for technical and non-technical audiences, leveraging modern instructional design principles and digital learning tools
• Facilitation & Delivery: Facilitate engaging live and virtual sessions across global teams, ensuring inclusivity and cultural relevance
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Define and monitor success metrics for programs, analyze feedback and data, and implement improvements to maximize impact

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 8+ years in People Development or related roles within a global, matrixed organization
• Strategic people leader with a passion for people and prior experience and success in leading learning, talent, and engagement efforts
• Experienced projects and people leader, both in planning and execution, who can manage multiple ongoing projects at different maturities
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as stakeholder management to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• 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

Skills

• Proven success in developing and executing people learning strategy, including the design and deliverance of learning programs
• Strong facilitation and instructional design skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences.
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex concepts for broad audiences.
• Advanced project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
• High cultural awareness and adaptability in a fast-paced, global environment
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with digital learning platforms (LMS), authoring tools, and analytics, including advanced Excel skills

Preferred

• Experience in technical, engineering, and/or manufacturing environments
• Certification in facilitation or coaching methodologies (e.g., Crucial Learning Facilitation, etc.)

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.