Senior Program Manager

Stanley Black & Decker • Towson, MD

2d • $90,000 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

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®. As a Senior Program Manager , you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor Team working as a hybrid employee. As a key team member of the Program Management office reporting to the Portfolio Program manager of the Pro Electrified Products Design Center. This position delivers world-class project and program execution and is capable of managing programs of all complexity, technology, market and risk. The Senior Program Manager is also capable of process development and personnel management and forming strong partnerships with cross-functional teams. You’ll get to: 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Engineering Product Development preferred
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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: Mid Level