Director of Strategy, Tools & Outdoor

Director of Strategy - Tools and Outdoor - Hybrid - Towson, Maryland

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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 approximately 48,000 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 the Director of Strategy for Tools & Outdoor you will be part of the Tools & Outdoor team working a hybrid employee in Towson, Maryland. You will lead the development and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives to drive business growth and competitiveness. Partnering with executive leadership, this role transforms vision into actionable plans, accelerates innovation, and ensures seamless cross-functional alignment to achieve organizational objectives in a fast-evolving market. You will get to:

• Lead the development, execution, and refinement of long-term growth strategies in alignment with the organization’s vision and objectives.
• Establish templates and standards for enterprise business reviews around strategic priorities, including the cross-functional approach for Pre-Strategy and Strategy planning for the Tools & Outdoor business.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure strategic success across organizational priorities.
• Encourage diverse perspectives across Engineering, Commercial and Product and Brand functions while supporting the development of key brand strategies across DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK + DECKER, and our Seasonal and Specialty Distribution Brands.
• Effectively synthesize and communicate complex, interconnected strategic priorities spanning multiple brands and geographic regions to senior leadership and the board of directors, while also articulating operational implications to internal teams.
• Analyze market trends, competitor actions, and internal capabilities to identify growth opportunities and threats.
• Responsible for managing and optimizing yearly competitive analysis, soliciting input from stakeholders across all functions.
• Serve as Center of Excellence Leader for internal Category Management Organization.
• Communicate strategic direction and updates to senior leadership, departments, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration for seamless implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks to safeguard strategic initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas and approaches to drive organizational growth.
• Partner with internal Strategy & Insights Team to Develop Standardized Views for Situation Analysis
• Drive functional design needs between Product and Engineering Leadership.
• Lead change management efforts, transforming challenges into growth opportunities.
• Develop training and support materials to enable successful organizational transitions.
• Ensure cohesive teamwork and adaptability tp meet evolving market demands.

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 or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience developing and executing long-term strategies, aligned to business priorities, spanning across cross-functional teams
• Experience in managing and developing others.   
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, financial drivers, and industry trends.
• Experience fostering and managing innovation pipelines and new product initiatives.
• Skilled in guiding teams through transformation and adapting strategies in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with executives and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Track record of translating strategy into actionable plans and delivering results.

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 & Decker tools and other partner programs.       

And More:

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