Strategic Tools & Outdoor Growth Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD, seeks a Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy (Hybrid). The role drives strategic and operational priorities for the global Tools & Outdoor portfolio, partnering with Brand teams and enterprise processes to enable growth.

Remote locations may be considered, with a salary range highlighted below. The person will lead planning, governance, and executive communications, leveraging AI to improve workflows and decision‑making across functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, commercial strategy, sales, or related roles within consumer durables, tools, or similar industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support annual strategic planning processes, translating priorities into actionable plans.
• Define priorities, improve team effectiveness, and establish scalable processes.
• Lead strategic and operational initiatives to support growth and priorities.
• Partner across the organization to drive cross-functional alignment and accountability.
• Integrate with Brand teams while ensuring connectivity to enterprise processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance effectiveness and commercialization of innovation.
• Drive operating rhythm activities: business reviews, performance tracking, and governance.
• Analyze performance, market dynamics, and internal trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare executive communications and recommendations for decision‑making.
• Leverage AI and technology to streamline workflows and boost team effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Business analytics

Communication

Influencing without authority

Executive storytelling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD, seeks a Manager, Tools & Outdoor Strategy (Hybrid). The role drives strategic and operational priorities for the global Tools & Outdoor portfolio, partnering with Brand teams and enterprise processes to enable growth.

Remote locations may be considered, with a salary range highlighted below. The person will lead planning, governance, and executive communications, leveraging AI to improve workflows and decision‑making across functions.