Job Description

Job Description
Sr. Global Product Manager, Tools & Automation - Cleveland, OH
We Dont Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
This is the career youve been waiting for your whole life. 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, youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds 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
Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were 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

Who You Are
Youre a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. Youre agile and adaptable but work with precision. You also have:

* Four year degree engineering is preferred, or equivalent years of experience
* Minimum of five (5) years experience in product management
* Knowledge of complex systems and the interconnectivity between mechanics, machine control and software
* Experience in a manufacturing context, preferably in tooling & automation
* Excellent communication, presentation, and written skills
* Proven work experience in a cross functional environment with successful results

What Youll Do
As part of the product management team, the Sr. Product Manager will be focused on automation technology and systems associated with the Global Tools & Automation business. The ideal candidate will have advanced manufacturing and industrial automation experience in the tools, equipment, and automation product category. The role is a part of a growing, global team and will work within the Global Tools & Automation business team to drive measurable results and improvements.
Specifically, youll:
New Product Development:

* Gathering product requirements and voice-of-customer, prioritizing feature implementations, evaluating competitive product / market and improving overall user experience
* Analyze market trends, technologies and competition to position products
* Business case development and return on investment calculations on projects
* New product development gated processes and workflows
* Technical and customer feedback on new product development and customer needs
* Work with cross functional teams to manage product lifecycle
* Product launch programs internal, external and post-launch activities for effective and productive results
* Act as a key representative of the business for the assigned product responsibility during development as the functional requirements are developed

Product / Project Management:

* Translate technical details into applicable customer benefits
* Effective prioritization of features that align with the best possible user and company value
* Work with various teams (design, content, acquisition, product, sales) to implement growth strategies
* Product portfolio strategies to prioritize and advocate for product line needs
* Support marketing team with the creation of sales tools, content creation, and overall product marketing plan
* Tracking of project initiatives and deliverables. Tracking and metrics to achieve results

Benefits & Perks
Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401k, 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 Youll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths arent 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 youll 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 thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company: Youll 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.
Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world's largest, fastest growing and most dynamic companies. SBD, a Fortune 200 company is a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, with unique growth platforms and a track record of sustained profitable growth.
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