Senior Manager Capability and Development

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This versatile Senior Manager resource multiplies the output of the entire CD&E team by providing flexible, high-judgment execution capacity across all workstreams. This role owns cross-pillar coordination and complex tactical work that sits between pillars, drives initiatives independently, and ensures the team sustains operational momentum as strategic initiatives scale to enterprise level.

Responsibilities

Senior Manager execution resource that multiplies CD&E team output by owning cross-pillar coordination.; Driving tactical and analytical work independently, and ensuring operational momentum is sustained as the team scales to the enterprise Supply Chain level.; Steps into any functional area: Tools, Process, Metrics, Training, or IT Roadmap—with minimal direction; protects senior team capacity for strategic work, and serves as the bench that the team currently lacks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.; Experience in supply chain management, training, development, project management; 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); Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships independently; Strong analytical skills—able to conduct benchmarking, synthesize findings, and produce recommendations; High adaptability, comfortable shifting priorities in a fast-moving, scaling organization; Supply Chain or manufacturing operations experience preferred