Associate Manager, DEWALT, North America - Strategic Operations

Associate Manager, DEWALT, North America – Strategic Operations

Towson, MD / Remote

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

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™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As an Associate Manager, DEWALT, North America – Strategic Operations, you’ll be part of the Tools & Outdoor Commercial DEWALT team supporting strategic and operational priorities across the North America business. Reporting to the Director, DEWALT, North America, you will help drive cross-functional initiatives, support business planning processes, improve operational execution, and contribute to strategic projects that advance DEWALT’s growth objectives. This position is based in our Tools & Outdoor headquarters in Towson, Maryland, with remote locations considered.

You’ll get to:  

• Support strategic operations that advance DEWALT North America business priorities and growth objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Channel, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing to help drive alignment and execution on key initiatives.
• Assist in annual and long-range business planning processes by helping translate business priorities into actionable plans and tracking mechanisms.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and team effectiveness across the organization with a particular focus on Commercialization of Innovation.
• Support operating rhythm activities, including business reviews, performance tracking, leadership updates, and cross-functional meetings.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance trackers to monitor progress against strategic and operational goals.
• Analyze business performance, market trends, and internal data to identify insights, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate and support cross-functional projects from planning through execution, helping ensure milestones and deliverables are completed on time.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making and team alignment.
• Track action items, follow-ups, and deliverables across key initiatives to help ensure strong execution and accountability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove barriers, solve problems, and support successful implementation of business priorities.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational discipline.
• Leverage technology and tools, including artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and drive improved effectiveness.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, sales operations, project management, commercial strategy, or related roles within consumer durables, tools, or similar industries.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and working in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Solid project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to work.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a desire to improve processes and drive execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with reporting or business intelligence tools is a plus.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black