VP DEWALT Product Management: Residential Construction

The Company 

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™.  Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, STANLEY, CRAFTSMAN, BLACK+DECKER, and other strong brands. 

The Role 

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is seeking a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented Vice President of Product Management for our DEWALT Residential Construction portfolio.  Reporting to the President & General Manager for DEWALT, this leader will oversee the Residential Construction Product Management P&L for Stanley Black & Decker’s flagship DEWALT brand.  Reporting to the President & General Manager for DEWALT, this role will partner closely with other DEWALT product portfolio leaders, category management and brand management to elevate our product position in Residential Construction globally. 

This leader will create and prioritize a strategic growth plan for the Residential Construction portfolio, leveraging input from functional leaders across the business.  This role will provide P&L leadership for designated residential construction products focused on carpentry and exterior end-users and provide leadership for life-cycle management, multigenerational product plans, NPD process, marketing, commercialization and distribution strategy. 

This position is based at our Tools & Outdoor headquarters in Towson, Maryland. Remote locations will also be considered.

Primary Accountabilities 

The Vice President of Product Management for our DEWALT Residential Construction portfolio will lead all aspects of the product life cycle, from ideation to launch and beyond, with a focus on carpentry and exterior applications. 

• Develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with DEWALT’s goals and addresses the specific needs of carpentry and exterior end-users through woodworking, finishing and nailing product portfolios. 

• Maintain laser focus on DEWALT’s competitive position for industry trends, emerging technologies and competitor products, particularly those impacting residential construction and carpentry. 

• Provide strategic leadership to balance short-term objectives with long-term growth and innovation, ensuring the product portfolio remains competitive and relevant. 

• Cultivate a culture of collaborative yet decisive P&L leadership, including cross-functional problem-solving and conflict resolution, to guide the product management team effectively. 

• Partner closely with engineering, brand marketing, category management, sales, and customer support to ensure seamless product development, launch processes and point of sale execution. 

• Lead and develop a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in new product development and amplifiers within current product portfolio offerings.