Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD is seeking a Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy to drive strategic and operational priorities across the global Tools & Outdoor portfolio. Reporting to the Sr.

Manager, you will guide cross-functional initiatives, improve processes, and strengthen alignment with Brand teams to enable execution of strategic objectives. The role is based in Towson with hybrid work options; you will partner with brand teams, manage SIM-driven initiatives, and help shape the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in strategic planning or operations.
• Experience in consumer durables or tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and governance.
• Drive operating rhythm, KPI reporting, and executive updates.
• Collaborate with Brand teams and SIM process.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Operations/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

**Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy – Hybrid****Towson, MD****Come build your career.**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 WorldTM. 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 **Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy**, you will be part of the Tools & Outdoor team, helping drive strategic and operational priorities across the global business. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy, this role will play a key part in planning and advancing cross-functional initiatives, improving business processes, enabling execution against strategic objectives, and driving operational excellence across the global portfolio.This role is a strategic generalist position with meaningful responsibility for helping guide the organization’s strategic initiatives and business rhythms. It will also help shape team ways of working and strengthen integration with Brand teams.This position is based in our Tools & Outdoor headquarters in Towson, Maryland, with remote locations considered.You’ll get to:* Support annual strategic planning processes, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable business plans.* Contribute to the Strategy & Insights team’s **ways of working**, helping define priorities, improve team effectiveness, and establish scalable processes and operating disciplines.* Lead strategic and operational initiatives that support business priorities and long-term growth objectives.* Partner across the organization to drive cross-functional alignment, execution, and accountability for key business initiatives.* Help guide the **Strategic Initiatives Management (SIM)** process, ensuring adoption across business units and adherence to KPI reporting.* Integrate closely with **Brand teams**, recognizing their leadership of business units and accountability for the products produced under their brands, while ensuring strong connectivity to enterprise and commercial processes.* Identify and implement process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness, speed, and execution quality, with a particular focus on commercialization of innovation.* Drive operating rhythm activities, including business reviews, performance tracking, leadership updates, Executive Gate Review (EGR) coordination, and cross-functional governance.* Analyze business performance, market dynamics, and internal operating trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.* Partner with leadership to prepare executive communications, presentations, and recommendations that support decision-making and organizational alignment.* Leverage technology and tools, including artificial intelligence, to streamline workflows and improve team effectiveness.* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and collaboration across teams.**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 Business Administration, Marketing, Operations, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred.* 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, commercial strategy, sales, or related roles within consumer durables, tools, or similar industries.* Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and driving operational improvements in a matrixed organization.* Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leadership.* Experience building strong partnerships across cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.**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!#LI-AF#LI-HybridThe Salary range for this position is $77,600.00 - $124,900.00* This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. * The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.* The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. * 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 tool sand other partner programs.