Director of Product Management

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Director of Product Management for Stanley Black & Decker's Powertools portfolio. Leading a global product management team and driving product strategy with a focus on results.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and coach a cross-regional, multi-cultural product management team
Foster a results-driven, collaborative work culture with process and governance excellence
Design and implement global product strategies, measuring performance and progress
Manage organizational change and complexity, supporting business transformation
Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, partners, and executive stakeholders
Coordinate with multiple functions including sales, engineering, operations, and Tools & Outdoor division to align resources and goals
Conduct comprehensive global market assessments to identify opportunities and required competencies
Apply deep understanding of mechanical joining applications (Blind & Threaded) across automotive, heavy equipment, energy, and infrastructure sectors
Analyze branding and recommend strategies to capture market share
Plan engineering resources and deliver new product development (NPD) pipeline
Lead ground-up portfolio redesign, leveraging product platforming to accelerate development and reduce cost
Assess manufacturing footprint to optimize efficiency and customer proximity
Develop and pitch compelling business cases to secure investment
Leading global product management team and achieving portfolio performance and profitability targets
Meeting KPIs such as global revenue growth, gross margin growth, product vitality index, and ROI on NPD projects
Sharing regional successes globally and conducting market research
Identifying global technology and customer trends, performing competitor analysis, and articulating SEF’s competitive position
Leading primary research projects to capture customer voice (VOC)
Managing the NPD pipeline and building business cases based on market and customer analysis
Driving end-to-end management of NPD programs, ensuring coordinated execution across teams
Owning customer-centric ideation, concept testing, and feedback throughout development
Defining commercial launch propositions, including sales arguments and marketing investments
Providing commercial and brand teams with guidance, technical knowledge, and customer insight
Leading and participating in regular meetings (Product Review Board, S&OP) and collaborating on operational decisions (make vs buy, site selection)
Promoting a safe and positive work environment for all employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (Marketing or Engineering); MBA preferred
15+ years of global business experience with manufacturers of engineered products, including at least 10 years in product management
Extensive B2B experience; knowledge of automotive, heavy engineering, or construction industries is beneficial
Demonstrated success in driving industrial power tools product strategy, launching new products, and growing product segments
Experience in product lifecycle management and leading cross-regional teams
Strong planning, global project management, leadership, and communication skills
Financial acumen for analyzing and reporting product line results
Proficiency in data analytics and MS Office applications (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Life
Vision
Wellness program
Disability
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementglobal product strategiesnew product developmentproduct lifecycle managementdata analyticsfinancial analysismarket assessmentcompetitor analysismechanical joining applicationsportfolio management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationplanningorganizational change managementrelationship buildingresults-driven mindsetcoachingcustomer-centric ideationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA