Manager, Technical Publications & Product Graphics

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on tools

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD, is seeking a Manager, Technical Publications & Product Graphics to lead the Technical Writing and On-Product Graphics teams in a hybrid role. You will oversee manuals, guides, labels, and on-product graphics, ensuring accuracy, brand alignment, and regulatory compliance across global markets.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Regulatory, Legal, and Marketing to support launches and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years in technical publications, labeling, or product graphics.
• 3+ years of people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with regulatory, safety, and compliance related to product docs.
• Strong document control, revision management, and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Technical Writing and On-Product Graphics teams with clear priorities.
• Oversee creation, review, and release of manuals, guides, labels, and graphics.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand standards and safety regs.
• Build team capability, plan resources, and support timelines and launches.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Mgmt, Regulatory, Legal, QA, and Marketing.
• Drive consistency across product lines and content structures.
• Identify opportunities for simplification, digitization, and standardization.
• Support translation/localization for global launches and regional needs.
• Oversee document and artwork review processes with timely execution.
• Lead with accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical publications

Technical writing

Product graphics

People leadership

Adobe InDesign

Content management

Document control

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication/Engineering/Graphic Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

Position Title - Manager, Technical Publications & Product Graphics

Location: Towson, Maryland

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®.

The Job:

As a Technical Publications & Product Graphics Manager, you'll be part of our Power Tools Engineering team working as a hybrid employee in Towson, Maryland. You'll get to:

• Lead and develop the Technical Writing and On-Product Graphics teams, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Oversee the creation, review, approval, and release of instruction manuals, user guides, labels, and on-product graphics for Power Tools products.
• Ensure documentation and on-product graphics are accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with product design, brand standards, and approved safety and regulatory requirements.
• Build team capability, strengthen processes, and ensure appropriate resource planning to support product development timelines and launch commitments.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Regulatory, Legal, Quality, and Marketing to ensure documentation and labeling support business needs, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards across global markets.
• Drive consistency in content structure, terminology, and document quality across product lines.
• Identify opportunities for simplification, digitization, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Support translation and localization activities for global product launches and regional regulatory requirements.
• Oversee document and artwork review and approval processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely execution.
• Lead with accountability, urgency, and a strong quality mindset.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Graphic Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical publications, technical writing, labeling, product graphics, product compliance support, or related functions.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience, including management of direct reports and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with and understanding of applicable regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements related to product documentation, labeling, and on-product graphics.
• Strong understanding of document control, revision management, and cross-functional review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against project timelines.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience with structured authoring and content management systems.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.

The Details:

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.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

• 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.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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