Director of Strategy, Tools & Outdoor

Stanley Black & Decker-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Director

Hybrid • Towson, MD

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As the Director of Strategy for Tools & Outdoor you will be part of the Tools & Outdoor team working a hybrid employee in Towson, Maryland. You will lead the development and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives to drive business growth and competitiveness. Partnering with executive leadership, this role transforms vision into actionable plans, accelerates innovation, and ensures seamless cross-functional alignment to achieve organizational objectives in a fast-evolving market.

Lead the development, execution, and refinement of long-term growth strategies in alignment with the organization’s vision and objectives.
Establish templates and standards for enterprise business reviews around strategic priorities, including the cross-functional approach for Pre-Strategy and Strategy planning for the Tools & Outdoor business.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure strategic success across organizational priorities.
Encourage diverse perspectives across Engineering, Commercial and Product and Brand functions while supporting the development of key brand strategies across DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK + DECKER, and our Seasonal and Specialty Distribution Brands.
Effectively synthesize and communicate complex, interconnected strategic priorities spanning multiple brands and geographic regions to senior leadership and the board of directors, while also articulating operational implications to internal teams.
Analyze market trends, competitor actions, and internal capabilities to identify growth opportunities and threats.
Responsible for managing and optimizing yearly competitive analysis, soliciting input from stakeholders across all functions.
Serve as Center of Excellence Leader for internal Category Management Organization.
Communicate strategic direction and updates to senior leadership, departments, and stakeholders across the organization.
Foster cross-functional collaboration for seamless implementation of strategic initiatives.
Identify and mitigate risks to safeguard strategic initiatives.
Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas and approaches to drive organizational growth.
Partner with internal Strategy & Insights Team to Develop Standardized Views for Situation Analysis
Drive functional design needs between Product and Engineering Leadership.
Lead change management efforts, transforming challenges into growth opportunities.
Develop training and support materials to enable successful organizational transitions.
Ensure cohesive teamwork and adaptability tp meet evolving market demands.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field.
10+ years of experience developing and executing long-term strategies, aligned to business priorities, spanning across cross-functional teams
Experience in managing and developing others.
Deep understanding of market dynamics, financial drivers, and industry trends.
Experience fostering and managing innovation pipelines and new product initiatives.
Skilled in guiding teams through transformation and adapting strategies in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with executives and diverse stakeholder groups.
Track record of translating strategy into actionable plans and delivering results.

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

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