Director of Product Management, Powertools - Remote

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a global leader in tools and innovative technology, and they are seeking a Director of Product Management for their Powertools segment. The role involves leading a cross-regional product management team, developing global product strategies, and managing the Fastening Powertool portfolio to achieve performance and profitability targets.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree (Marketing or Engineering)
• 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)
• MBA preferred