Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.-posted 7 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Towson, MD
5,001-10,000 employees

Senior Program Manager – Hybrid This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work in Towson, minimum 3 Days per week. Towson, MD, United States Come make the world and accelerate your success. 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 48,000 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 Senior Program Manager, you’ll be a key team member of the Program Management office reporting to the Portfolio Program manager of the Pro Electrified Products Design Center. You will be working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: Electrical Engineering New Product Development Focus: Leveraging cross-functional knowledge of New Product Development methodologies to effectively manage risks, coordinate project activities and make appropriate decisions. Creates and follows standardized guidelines and templates to ensure robust project plans and maintains documentation as required by the new product development process. Develops and implements mitigation plans for identified project risk. Independently leads projects whose level of innovation and technology are new to the business, are existing or proven and contains higher risk, complexity and capital spend. Collaborates with cross functional team to develop timing and action plan for project. Ensures dependencies and critical path are identified and clearly communicated. Maintains technical knowledge through continuous development by educational workshops and pursuing certifications. Develops and monitors program P&L and key drivers that affect overall program financial health ensuring programs meet established objectives (e.g. margins, costs, revenue) Applies technical knowledge and understanding to day-to-day decision making. Completes projects by scheduling and assigning resources and following up on work. Guides development of technical project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans Determines critical activities to execute program objectives. Supports cross-functional teams to work seamlessly across boundaries of company, culture, and geography for successful project execution. Leads, collaboration efforts across organization to leverage best practices, expertise and shared resources. Assures alignment between R&D and finance on capital spend within guidelines of established project budget. Prepares project status and communicates risks to leadership with proper level of detail and recovery plans. Challenges and provides constructive mitigation strategies. Runs efficient meetings by establishing cadence and techniques. The Person: 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. You also have:

  • Leveraging cross-functional knowledge of New Product Development methodologies to effectively manage risks, coordinate project activities and make appropriate decisions.
  • Creates and follows standardized guidelines and templates to ensure robust project plans and maintains documentation as required by the new product development process.
  • Develops and implements mitigation plans for identified project risk.
  • Independently leads projects whose level of innovation and technology are new to the business, are existing or proven and contains higher risk, complexity and capital spend.
  • Collaborates with cross functional team to develop timing and action plan for project.
  • Ensures dependencies and critical path are identified and clearly communicated.
  • Maintains technical knowledge through continuous development by educational workshops and pursuing certifications.
  • Develops and monitors program P&L and key drivers that affect overall program financial health ensuring programs meet established objectives (e.g. margins, costs, revenue)
  • Applies technical knowledge and understanding to day-to-day decision making.
  • Completes projects by scheduling and assigning resources and following up on work.
  • Guides development of technical project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans
  • Determines critical activities to execute program objectives.
  • Supports cross-functional teams to work seamlessly across boundaries of company, culture, and geography for successful project execution.
  • Leads, collaboration efforts across organization to leverage best practices, expertise and shared resources.
  • Assures alignment between R&D and finance on capital spend within guidelines of established project budget.
  • Prepares project status and communicates risks to leadership with proper level of detail and recovery plans.
  • Challenges and provides constructive mitigation strategies.
  • Runs efficient meetings by establishing cadence and techniques.
  • 4+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering Product Development required
  • 3+ years of experience in a New Product Development leadership role preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics or related field.
  • Proven experience in new product development within consumer and professional goods industries.
  • Demonstrated personnel management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, including executive leadership.
  • Strong track record of facilitating effective collaboration between business units and technology departments.
  • Familiarity with structured project management methodologies (e.g., Critical Path), and proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
  • Solid understanding of basic manufacturing processes, production planning, and best practices in project deployment, including policies, procedures, and process improvement.
  • Advanced analytical and logical problem-solving skills, with the ability to use financial analysis for fact-based business decisions.
  • Effective organization, planning, and scoping skills, able to size work efforts and manage multiple functional resources through comprehensive project plans.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills, including agenda setting, minute documentation, and deliverable tracking across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships in a global, multicultural environment, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and appropriate conduct.
  • Skilled in influencing others, articulating business cases, and interpreting cause-effect impacts to support change initiatives.
  • Capable of soliciting and documenting process flows and business requirements accurately.
  • Responsible for significant contributions to the design, development, and completion of project deliverables, including documentation, status monitoring, and reporting in accordance with PMO standards.
  • Proactive in identifying and eliminating obstacles to business goals, solution plans, or implementation.
  • Supports and provides advanced analytical input for change initiatives impacting multiple business units, product lines, or processes.
  • Maintains effective reporting relationships with stakeholders, team members, managers, customers, vendors, and other departments to coordinate efforts and ensure project quality.
  • Willingness to contribute to various project tasks as directed.
  • You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: 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.
  • Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
  • Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
  • Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
  • Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
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