IT SLP

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • New Britain, CT

20d • $60,000 - $96,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP) is a fast-track rotational program for recent graduates with Information Technology internship experience and a relevant business degree who are interested in a long-term IT career. Participants complete three eight-month rotations at different facilities in the United States or, in unique cases, internationally. Rotations include project assignments designed to introduce participants to the business and contribute to its success. The program includes an AI bootcamp during the first rotation and hands-on experience in later rotations, spanning enterprise IT and applied AI.

Participants build foundational knowledge in AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies and apply it across IT rotations. They analyze business processes, assess needs, and support technology solutions aligned with business priorities and operational improvement. They partner with business stakeholders and IT teams to define requirements, solve problems, recommend technical or AI-enabled solutions, and support implementation, testing, documentation, training, and continuous improvement. They also work across functions to identify innovation opportunities, enhance user experience, and improve business performance through technology.

The role is hybrid, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday. Candidates must be willing to rotate assignments, projects, and teams every 6–12 months; relocation for at least one rotation may be required. The position is listed for New Britain, Connecticut, or Towson, Maryland.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of IT principles, systems development, project management, and analytical problem-solving.
• Prior internship in a functional IT area, which may include Enterprise Architecture, Data Science, Business Insights, or Intelligent Automation.
• Interest in AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies, with willingness to learn and apply new tools quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including ability to work effectively across teams and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, sound judgment, integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6–12 months throughout the program.
• Willingness to relocate for a minimum of one rotation, if required.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge in AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies and apply it across IT rotations.
• Analyze business processes, assess needs, and support the development of technology solutions aligned with business priorities and operational improvement.
• Partner with business stakeholders and IT teams to define requirements, solve problems, and recommend technical or AI-enabled solutions.
• Support implementation, testing, documentation, training, and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and AI-driven capabilities.
• Collaborate across functions to identify innovation opportunities, enhance user experience, and improve business performance through technology.
• Complete project assignments during three rotations at different facilities.
• Rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6–12 months throughout the program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products, and partner/vendor programs.
• Access to learning resources, including a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university.
• Potential eligibility for annual merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level