人材開発マネージャー (Learning and Development Manager)

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• Experience designing learning programs for technology adoption or digital transformation initiatives
• Exposure to instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, de

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＜採用ポジション＞ 人材開発マネージャー (Learning and Development Manager) ＜職務内容＞ ウエスタンデジタルの Talent, Development and Inclusion チームでは、組織としての競争力を維持するために必要な能力開発を担当します。今回募集する人材開発マネージャーは、日本における学習ニーズの把握から企画・実行までを一貫して担当し、グローバルの優先事項を日本のビジネス環境に適した形で落とし込み、全社員の能力向上を支援します。 また、本ポジションは APACの Talent Development and Inclusion Director にレポートし、グローバルチームと連携しながら、日本国内の全組織に対する学習・人材開発をリードする重要な役割です。 具体的な業務内容は以下の通り。 ・ビジネスリーダーと連携し、日本における学習ニーズをグローバルの優先事項や組織変革の方向性との調整 ・HRBPなどの日本のHRチームと協働し、日本特有の課題に対応したプログラムを企画 ・シニアステークホルダーに対し、事業成果に直結する能力開発・研修の提案 ・知識・スキル・行動面のギャップを分析し、短期・中長期の学習ロードマップの策定 ・対面／オンライン研修やEラーニングなどの複合的学習ソリューションを設計・提供 ・日本語／英語での研修を実施し、グローバル教材を日本の慣習に合わせてローカライズ ・研修効果を定量・定性指標で測定し、日本のHRチームと連携して改善を推進 ・グローバル Talent Development and Inclusion チームと協働し、日本市場の知見を提供しつつ、グローバル基準に沿った学習フレームワークの展開 ・外部ベンダーを選定・管理し、日本向けに提供されるコンテンツの品質と適合性の担保 Role Overview The Talent, Development and Inclusion team at Western Digital is responsible for building the organizational capabilities that keep the company competitive - and right now, that means ensuring every employee has the skills needed to grow their career. The Learning and Development Manager - Japan will own the end-to-end learning assessment and delivery for WD's Japan workforce, translating global priorities into practical, locally resonant programs that build real capability at every level of the organization. This role works closely with Japan business leaders and the global Talent, Development and Inclusion team to identify where the gaps are, design solutions that close them, and measure whether the learning is effective in building and using both professional and technical skills. This role will report to the Director, Talent Development and Inclusion, Asia-Pacific Region and is an incredible opportunity to be part of a global team and partnering on global programs while also having accountability for learning and development for all teams in Japan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Partner with Japan business unit leaders to align the local learning needs with WD's global priorities and organizational transformation objectives Work closely with HR business partner, HR experience partner and Operation partner to address challenges in Japan, ensuring programs are relevant to the Japan business context. Advise senior Japan stakeholders on training needed for workforce readiness, translating capability into practical learning recommendations that connect directly to business performance and competitive positioning. Analyze Japan-specific capability gaps knowledge, skills and behaviors; develop a multi-year learning roadmap that supports both immediate needs and long-term business objectives. Design and deliver blended learning solutions - including in-person workshops, virtual instructor-led sessions, and self-directed digital content across Japan employee populations at all levels. Facilitate learning experiences in both Japanese and English, adapting global curriculum to reflect Japan workplace norms, communication styles, and learner expectations. Measure learning effectiveness through defined metrics - completion rates, behavioral indicators and manager-reported capability change - and monitor progress in partnership with Japan HR team. Coordinate with the global Talent Development and Inclusion team to localize enterprise learning frameworks, contributing Japan market insight to global program design while maintaining consistency with WD's global learning standards. Identify and manage external learning vendors or content partners where in-house capacity requires supplementation, owning the quality and relevance of any third-party learning content deployed in Japan. ＜必須となる経験、資格、スキル＞ ・大卒相当以上 ・教育、能力開発、人材開発、またはそれに関連するHR業域において5年以上の経験を有すること ・上記経験の内、教育プログラムの設計やビジネスリーダーへのアドバイザリー経験を3年以上有すること ・組織規模に応じた能力ギャップを解消する学習プログラムの設計・提供経験 ・日本語：ネイティブレベル ・英語：ビジネスレベル（グローバルチームとの協働に必要） ・シニアビジネスリーダーとの信頼関係構築能力、および、事業課題を学習施策に落とし込むスキル ＜あれば望ましいスキル＞ ・テクノロジー導入やDXに関連する学習プログラムの設計経験 ・ADDIE、デザイン思考などといった研修設計手法の理解 ・グローバルマトリクス組織での勤務経験 ・コーチング／ファシリテーション資格 ・中規模〜大規模の外資系テクノロジー企業または製造業での経験 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 5-10 years of experience in Learning and Development, Talent Development, or a closely related HR function, with at least 3 years focused on program design and stakeholder advisory work Demonstrated experience designing and delivering learning programs that address capability gaps at scale Native or near-native Japanese language proficiency; business-level English proficiency sufficient for global collaboration and cross-functional communication with WD's global teams Proven ability to build trusted working relationships with senior business leaders and translate business priorities into learning solutions

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