Sr. Manager, Early Career Talent Programs

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Vision

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on tools and products

Discount programs for partners

Wellness program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager of Early Career Talent Programs to lead and continuously enhance a high-impact development experience for participants.

The role supports the enterprise program framework and serves as the primary partner for an assigned functional track, driving curriculum, rotations, and placement outcomes while aligning with enterprise talent priorities. Travel for events is expected; hybrid or remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in HRBP, talent management, learning & development, or related area.
• Experience leading early career, internship or leadership programs.
• Strong project and program management with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance a high-impact early career development experience.
• Serve as talent program partner for an assigned functional track.
• Design and improve the Leadership Program aligned with talent priorities.
• Translate strategy into scalable program plans and experiences.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery across the participant lifecycle.

Skills

HR Partnering

Talent Management

Learning & Development

Leadership Development

Program Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Manager, Early Career Talent Programs – Hybrid or Remote

Location

Towson, MD; New Britain, CT; Valley City, OH; Remote

Responsibilities

• Responsible for owning and continuously enhancing a high-impact early career development experience that accelerates participant growth, strengthens functional capability, and supports long‑term organizational talent needs.
• In addition to supporting the enterprise‑wide program framework, you will serve as the primary talent program partner for an assigned functional track.
• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program to deliver a high‑impact early career development experience aligned with enterprise talent priorities and future workforce needs.
• Translate business strategy and talent priorities into scalable program plans, participant experiences, and development initiatives that strengthen the company’s talent pipeline.
• Manage and/or provide support for end‑to‑end program delivery across the participant lifecycle, including selection, onboarding, rotations, curriculum, engagement, development experiences, and final placement.
• Oversee cross‑functional program operations, including timelines, deliverables, risks, governance, communications, and stakeholder alignment, to ensure consistent and high‑quality execution.
• Own the assessment, design, and evolution of the program’s learning curriculum by partnering with learning teams, facilitators, and business leaders to build critical capabilities.
• Serve as the primary talent program partner for assigned functional track(s), strengthening the participant and manager experience within that function, including rotations, functional learning, manager support, and placement outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with HR, business leaders, rotation managers, and senior stakeholders to align on program goals, influence decisions, and support participant and business outcomes.
• Design and optimize repeatable processes, tools, templates, and operating models that improve efficiency, scalability, consistency, and overall program effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor program metrics, analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback, and use insights to drive evidence‑based improvements in participant experience, learning outcomes, retention, and placement success.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and development‑focused participant experience by promoting networking, mentorship, community‑building, continuous learning, and long‑term career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience or demonstrated skills.
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resource Business Partnering, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Leadership Development, or a related field.
• Experience leading or supporting early career, rotational, internship, or leadership development programs.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs or initiatives across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong project and program management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and process improvement.
• Experience working across a matrixed organization and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders.
• Ability to analyze data, identify insights, and use findings to improve program outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze and present data effectively.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products
• discount programs for many other vendors and partners
• wellness program
• retirement benefits

Work Arrangement

This role is Full‑time, Hybrid or Remote. Travel expected for program events and stakeholder engagement (25%).

Salary

The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00

Eligibility

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827‑3923 or at [e-mail].

Diversity & Inclusion

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.