Senior Business Analyst - Product Master Data Processes

Stanley Black & Decker • Towson, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Business Analyst - Product Master Data Processes, you'll be supporting the global product master data program and play a key role in shaping and scaling product master data processes that support new product setup. This role is responsible for defining future-state requirements, preparing build-ready scope for upcoming workstreams and regional expansion, and identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency, data quality, and governance. This position is best suited for a strong business analyst with experience in process transformation, master data, and cross-functional requirements definition. The role will work closely with product, business, and technology teams to ensure the organization has a steady pipeline of well-defined scope that supports delivery quality, reduces rework, and improves readiness for scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Data Science, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and future-state definition
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting process transformation or business process improvement initiatives
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working across cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while partnering closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing structured data.
• Experience supporting enterprise data import/export processes, including integrations and ETL workflows.
• Understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, or JDA.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for developing clear, professional presentations to communicate analysis, recommendations, or project updates.
• 3+ years of experience supporting product master data or related business processes
• 2+ years of experience supporting global or regional rollout efforts
• 2+ years of experience identifying and shaping process improvement opportunities
• Familiarity with workflow-driven business processes and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience supporting backlog, story, or delivery-readiness activities in partnership with product or technology teams
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experienced in MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions.
• You’re not intimidated by innovation.
• Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead requirements gathering for upcoming product master data workstreams and regional expansion efforts
• Translate business needs into clear, structured, and actionable requirements
• Partner with stakeholders to define future-state workflows, process changes, and business rules
• Ensure scope is sufficiently defined and ready to transition into build planning and delivery
• Co-own identification of process improvement opportunities across in-flight and launched workstreams
• Evaluate opportunities to improve speed, usability, governance, and data quality
• Help shape future-state process designs that are scalable, practical, and aligned to business priorities
• Support simplification and standardization of product master data processes across teams and regions
• Work independently with cross-functional stakeholders to gather input, clarify needs, and align on requirements
• Support business discussions related to process design, regional nuances, and rollout readiness
• Communicate requirements, decisions, and process impacts clearly across business and delivery teams
• Bring forward thoughtful recommendations and constructive challenges when opportunities for improvement are identified
• Support creation and refinement of user stories, acceptance criteria, and related documentation
• Support prioritization discussions by helping distinguish MVP scope from future enhancements
• Provide support to delivery teammates when needed, including requirements clarification and feedback translation
• Contribute to change management and training support activities where appropriate
• Help improve the speed and quality of the requirements-to-build cycle
• Reduce defects and rework by strengthening requirements clarity and process definition
• Support stronger backlog quality through structured requirements and cleaner handoffs into delivery
• Contribute to a repeatable operating model for scaling product master data processes globally

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.
• Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

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