Program Manager – Towson, MD, United States – Hybrid

　　Hybrid includes on-site 3 days in Towson, MD

　　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 more than 50,000 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 Program Manager, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

　　Establish and clarify product and program objectives and ensure that the development team has the guidance and resources necessary to succeed.

　　Plan and direct schedules, manage budgets/spend and coordinate with internal partners (including Marketing and Manufacturing).

　　Develops and maintains timing and action plans for projects of broad scope with little to no guidance from project managers (PMs).

　　Determine the appropriate path for the projects, organize and facilitate necessary team meetings, produce minutes, and action items and keep management adequately informed.

　　Collaborates to develop and monitor program profit and loss (P&L) and key drivers that affect overall program financial health ensuring programs meet established objectives (e.g. margins, costs, revenue).

　　Leads cross-functional teams in pursuit of creative solutions to business-critical challenges/roadblocks.

　　Identifies, monitors, and recommends mitigation plans to project risk.

　　Prepares and communicates project status and risks to management with the proper level of detail and recovery plans. Follows standardized guidelines and templates to ensure robust project plans and maintains documentation as required by the new product development process.

　　Demonstrates increased knowledge of tools and techniques in the fields of program and project management. Adheres to new product development processes. Demonstrates extensive cross-functional knowledge of business operations to effectively manage risks, coordinate project activities, and make appropriate decisions.

　　Coordinates with senior program managers to ensure dependencies and critical paths are identified and communicated.

　　Exposure to and ability to grasp basic technologies and engineering/manufacturing processes involved in product development.

　　10% travel.

　　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 engineering, science, mathematics, or related field.

　　3+ years of experience in project management and leadership roles

　　New product development experience

　　Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint).

　　Prior experience with basic business financial knowledge

　　Demonstrated familiarity with structured project management methodologies (e.g., Critical Path) and with basic manufacturing processes and production planning.

　　The Details:

　　You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

　　Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

　　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 Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.

　　Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

　　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 the industry. 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!

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　　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.

　　We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

　　Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

　　Who We Are

　　We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

　　Benefits & Perks

　　You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

　　What You’ll Also Get

　　Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

　　Learning & Development:

　　Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

　　Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

　　We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

　　Purpose-Driven Company:

　　You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

　　EEO Statement:

　　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.

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　　For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.

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