Global Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Lead

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Vision

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager at Stanley Black & Decker leads process standardization and procurement initiatives within the Purchased Components Global Supply Management team. This hybrid role spans Towson, MD and multiple U.S. locations, driving efficiency across cross-functional groups.

Candidates should have 5+ years in project management, strong analytics and stakeholder skills, and experience shaping large-scale transitions using lean methods and procurement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally with large-scale transitions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for transfer challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to lead meetings, set agendas, document minutes and track deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and implement improvements via process mapping and root cause analysis.
• Streamline workflows and automate processes using procurement tools & systems.
• Define scope, objectives, and timeline for strategic project initiatives.
• Develop and execute communication plans and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans with milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Follow standardized Program Management guidelines and maintain documentation.
• Enhance KPI tracking through process standardization and automation.
• Enhance KPI delivery through capability building with COE, Product Platforming, SVC.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean methodologies

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Procurement tools

Process mapping

Job description

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager at Stanley Black & Decker leads process standardization and procurement initiatives within the Purchased Components Global Supply Management team. This hybrid role spans Towson, MD and multiple U.S. locations, driving efficiency across cross-functional groups.

Candidates should have 5+ years in project management, strong analytics and stakeholder skills, and experience shaping large-scale transitions using lean methods and procurement tools.