Senior Learning & Development Partner / Program Manager

About our group:

The Senior Learning & Development Partner / Program Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering impactful learning solutions that strengthen workforce capability at the Springtown site while contributing to Global Learning & Development initiatives across Seagate.

This role combines site based L&D leadership with end-to-end  program management. The incumbent serves as a trusted partner to the site leadership, while also operating as a key member of the Global Learning & Development organization—translating global strategy into local impact and scaling best practices back into the enterprise.

The role ensures that learning solutions are strategically aligned, operationally excellent, digitally enabled, and future focused, supporting evolving skills needs in a manufacturing and technology-driven environment.

About the role - you will:

You will be responsible for:

1. Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management

•    Act as the primary Learning & Development partner to the Site Leadership Team, advising on workforce capability, skills priorities, and talent risks.
•    Align site level  learning priorities with long-term  business strategy, including capacity building, succession readiness, and technical excellence.
•    Partner closely with Global L&D leaders, HR partners, and functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared outcomes.
•    Provide data driven  insights on learning effectiveness, workforce readiness, and skills gaps to support informed decision-making.

2. Global Program Delivery & Program Management Excellence

•    Lead the end-to-end  planning and delivery of global learning initiatives (e.g., leadership development, compliance, AI-enabled learning) at the Springtown site.
•    Manage learning programs through the full lifecycle, including program planning, scheduling, communications, logistics, platform setup, and tracking.
•    Support program design and content development through research, vendor coordination, and stakeholder input.
•    Monitor program performance and learner feedback, preparing reports and dashboards that communicate outcomes, insights, and improvement opportunities.
•    Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement of Global L&D ways of working.

3. Site-Specific Capability & Skills Development, such as but not limited to:

•    Design and oversee site specific technical and capability development initiatives aligned to the needs of manufacturing, engineering, and R&D populations.
•    Partner with Talent Acquisition and site leaders to manage apprenticeship, graduate, and early career programs, ensuring a strong and   talent pipeline.
•    Enable effective knowledge transfer, skill development, and upskilling, leveraging digital and AI-enabled learning where appropriate.
•    Ensure all mandatory and regulatory is delivered, tracked, and documented in line with internal and external audit requirements.

4. Skills, Technology & AI Enablement

•    Apply a skills based mindset to learning design and talent development, supporting skills visibility, development, and deployment.
•    Leverage learning platforms, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance learning workflows, scalability, and learner experience.
•    Support integration of learning data with broader skills, talent, and workforce planning initiatives where applicable.

About you:

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

You are a collaborative, structured, and proactive L&D professional who is equally comfortable:

•    Partnering with senior leaders, and
•    Managing complex programs and operational detail.

You bring a blend of strategic thinking and execution discipline, and you enjoy working at the intersection of business needs, people development, and technology.

You demonstrate:

•    Strong stakeholder influencing skills across site and global contexts
•    Ability to translate business and skills needs into practical, scalable learning solutions
•    Excellent program and project management capability
•    Clear, confident, and effective communication
•    Comfort working in a global, matrixed environment
•    Curiosity and confidence to experiment with AI and emerging learning technologies
•    Ownership mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity independently

Your experience includes:

•    Experience leading or managing complex learning programs with multiple workstreams or stakeholders.
•    Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and influence outcomes.
•    A minimum of five years of experience in Learning & Development, HR program management, or related talent roles.
•    Familiarity with learning management systems and digital learning tools.
•    Strong analytical skills, with experience translating data into insights and actions.

You Might Also Have

•    Experience supporting manufacturing or technical environments.
•    Exposure to instructional design or adult learning principles.
•    Experience working in a global organization.
•    Interest in growing into broader L&D leadership or skills-focused roles.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Friday, 1st May 2026 

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland (Springtown Office) - Onsite

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working. This role requires presence at the Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland site. Virtual or remote working arrangements are not available for this position. 

Relocation support may be available for the selected candidate based on individual circumstances and business needs. Any relocation assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis and is subject to approval. 

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. 

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

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Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

•    Health – Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

•    Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave. Onsite gym

•    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.

•    Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None