Strategic initiatives & Process Improvement Manager – Purchased Components
About The Position
The Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager is part of the Purchased Components Global Supply Management team. The role standardizes key procurement processes across the Purchased Components team and manages and implements strategic procurement initiatives and projects. It collaborates with cross-functional teams and leadership to improve processes, coordinate project plans, manage stakeholder communications, address risks, and enhance KPI tracking and delivery through standardization, automation, and capability-building efforts. The position is hybrid and may be based in Towson, Maryland; Charlotte, North Carolina; Valley City, Ohio; or New Britain, Connecticut. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in project management, ideally focused on large-scale business transitions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address potential challenges during a transfer process.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate collaboration across teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis techniques to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Ability to effectively lead meetings, set agendas, document minutes, and monitor and track key deliverables.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Identify procurement process inefficiencies and recommend and implement improvements using process mapping, root cause analysis, and lean methodologies.
- Streamline workflows and automate processes where possible using procurement tools and systems.
- Collaborate with leadership to define the scope, objectives, and timeline for strategic project initiatives.
- Develop and execute communication plans and provide regular stakeholder updates on strategic process and initiative rollouts.
- Develop detailed plans outlining milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across cross-functional groups.
- Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement through cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
- Follow standardized program management guidelines and templates, and maintain required project documentation.
- Enhance KPI tracking through process standardization and automation where possible.
- Enhance KPI delivery through capability-building efforts involving departments such as COE, Product Platforming, and SVC.
- Lead meetings, set agendas, document minutes, and monitor and track key deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs
- Wellness program
- Access to learning and development resources, including the Lean Academy and online university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
