Senior Manager Capability and Development

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms under Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™ and support customers from creative professionals to hyperscale cloud providers. WD is focused on meeting growing data storage needs and enabling innovation across industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a versatile Senior Manager execution resource to multiply the output of the Capability, Development & Enablement (CD&E) team.
• Own cross-pillar coordination and complex tactical work that sits between pillars.
• Drive initiatives independently and ensure operational momentum as strategic initiatives scale to enterprise Supply Chain level.
• Step into any functional area (Tools, Process, Metrics, Training, or IT Roadmap) with minimal direction.
• Protect senior team capacity for strategic work and serve as the bench resource the team currently lacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Experience in supply chain management, training, development, or project management.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships independently.
• Supply Chain or manufacturing operations experience preferred.

Skills

• Deep experience in program coordination, operations, or a COE/PMO environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with minimal oversight.
• Strong written communication skills—able to produce SteerCo materials, SOPs, and executive-ready reporting.
• Proficient in Jira, SharePoint/LMS, and data reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills—able to conduct benchmarking, synthesize findings, and produce recommendations.
• High adaptability and comfort shifting priorities in a fast-moving, scaling organization.

Additional Information

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