Manager, People Performance Programs

124,700.00-166,200.00 Business Function: Organizational Development/Training Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23 Location (Secondary): Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01 Company Description WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

We are looking for a highly collaborative performance and talent development specialist who is interested in delivering an enterprise performance management experience that builds high performing teams and fosters a culture of innovation at WD. This position reports to the Director of Performance in Talent Development and Inclusion and will partner with a variety of stakeholders and subject matter experts across the company to deliver year-round performance programming, where performance and development are managed continuously. This is a perfect opportunity if you are looking to be a part of a team that is developing new, future-forward talent development programs, and are eager to take on new opportunities and challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm in a dynamic environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver year-round performance process from inception to execution, including goals, mid-year check-ins, year-end performance reviews, assessments and calibrations, that is in alignment with organizational goals and WD Culture. Develop digital and AI program content and tools that are self-directed and build critical capabilities among our employees and managers to understand and take ownership of managing performance continually, using best practices and frameworks Develop content and facilitate in-person and virtual education sessions to prepare managers and employees to be accountable to their responsibilities in the performance process and to practice goal setting, assessment, and coaching and feedback techniques to drive performance improvement Partner with HR business partner teams to identify functional and regional needs and to augment/localize performance resources as needed to build understanding and drive adoption Define and deploy measurement tactics, including data analysis and visualization, to identify audience needs and show effectiveness of performance program and adoption initiatives, partnering with People Analytics when needed Develop assets for change management initiatives to support performance and development adoption Ensure that year-round performance management programming elements deliver consistent and fair performance outcomes that fully recognize an employee’s contributions and minimize bias Establish strong cross-functional relationships to continuously collect the voice of the business and voice of the employees to be incorporated into our performance and development strategy and experiences Qualifications Required: 5-10 years experience in Talent Development function at a global company Master’s degree in HR, Instructional Design, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development or related field preferred Proven experience in: Building performance and development experiences and resources that drive measurable behavioral change Displaying technical prowess, including