Productivity Excellence Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Troy, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Productivity Excellence Manager - Hybrid Troy, MI, USA Chesterfield, MI, USA Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job: As a Productivity Excellence Manager, you’ll be part of our Stanley Engineered Fastening team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:
Responsible for driving continuous improvement and overseeing financial and project management activities across the organization. Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
Lead and manage financial and operational aspects of projects from ideation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Track and control project expenditures, ensuring adherence to allocated budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare and deliver financial reports and project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks associated with projects.
Collaborate with project managers, finance, and other departments to drive process improvements and optimize workflows.
Ensure compliance with financial laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of controls.
Implement and enhance project control processes, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to project teams on financial and project management best practices.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards for project and operational performance.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, financial control, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, and cost control.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting; advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Power BI is preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, drive change, and operate in a dynamic environment with multiple workstreams and interdependencies.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and change management.
• Strong project management skills, deep financial expertise, and the ability to lead process improvements across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CPA, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Driving continuous improvement and overseeing financial and project management activities across the organization.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Leading and managing financial and operational aspects of projects from ideation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Tracking and controlling project expenditures, ensuring adherence to allocated budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Preparing and delivering financial reports and project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks associated with projects.
• Collaborating with project managers, finance, and other departments to drive process improvements and optimize workflows.
• Ensuring compliance with financial laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conducting regular project reviews and audits to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of controls.
• Implementing and enhancing project control processes, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
• Providing guidance, training, and mentorship to project teams on financial and project management best practices.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards for project and operational performance.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What This Job Offers

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