Senior Director, Executive Development

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Senior Director of Executive Development managing enterprise strategy and leadership at Stanley Black & Decker. Collaborating with C-suite to enhance leadership development and succession planning.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeTowson • Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,600 - $259,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and leading executive development strategies aligned with business objectives, while effectively coaching senior leaders and managing talent programs. Possesses strong analytical skills for program measurement and a deep understanding of executive assessment and coaching practices.

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Executive Development StrategyTalent ManagementCoaching StrategyLeadership AssessmentProgram Measurement

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Hard Skills

Succession PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentProgram DesignGovernanceVendor SelectionQuality AssuranceData-Driven AnalysisHigh-Impact Learning ExperiencesExecutive MessagingBoard-Ready Communication

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceConsulting SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersDiscretion in Talent DiscussionsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in HR or Related Field

Industry Keywords

C-SuiteHR Leadership TeamTalent COESenior Leader Pipeline ProgramsMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for designing and leading the enterprise executive development strategy for the organization’s top leadership.
Partner closely with the C-suite, HR Leadership Team (HRLT), and other members of the Talent COE.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CHRO, Executive Committee, and VP, Global Talent.
Design and lead the enterprise executive development strategy for the top leadership, aligned to business strategy, leadership expectations, and culture.
Build a multi-year roadmap (program portfolio, experiences, measurement approach) and drive adoption.
Build and manage senior leader pipeline programs in partnership with Learning & Development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field strongly preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in executive development, talent management, succession planning, leadership assessment, coaching strategy, and/or organizational development.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise programs for senior leaders (VP/GM and above), including governance and measurement.
Proven ability to coach senior leaders and facilitate high-impact learning experiences.
Strong executive presence and consulting skillset.
Proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and facilitate sensitive talent discussions with discretion.
Deep knowledge of executive assessment and coaching practices, including vendor selection/management and quality assurance.
Strong analytical and data-driven approach to program measurement and continuous improvement.
Exceptional written communication skills—able to produce concise, high-quality executive and Board-ready messaging.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced, pragmatic and highly collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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