Lead Program Manager

Lead Program Manager – Hybrid Hybrid position that requires onsite work in Towson, MD minimum 3 days per week. Location: Towson, MD, United States Key Responsibilities Direct Program Management of Engineering New Product Development, leveraging cross‑functional knowledge to effectively manage risks and coordinate project activities. Lead product sub‑category and manage category risks across multiple high‑complexity projects. Generate, recommend, and support implementation of continuous improvement processes related to program management, process management, cross‑functional relationships, and metric‑driven performance improvement. Generate awareness and recommend control actions related to portfolio‑level metrics within the Design Center Goals. Support and facilitate training of colleagues cross‑functionally on improvement of portfolio‑level metrics. Develop and implement mitigation plans for identified project risk. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop timing and action plans. Ensure dependencies and critical path are identified and clearly communicated. Maintain technical knowledge through continuous development via workshops and certifications. Work with Product Management to develop and monitor program P&L and key drivers affecting overall financial health. Apply technical knowledge to day‑to‑day decision making. Complete projects by scheduling and assigning resources and following up on work. Guide development of technical project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans. Determine critical activities to execute program objectives. Support cross‑functional teams to work seamlessly across boundaries of company, culture, and geography. Lead collaboration efforts across organization to leverage best practices, expertise, and shared resources. Prepare project status and communicate risks to leadership with detail and recovery plans. Challenge and provide constructive mitigation strategies. Run efficient meetings by establishing cadence and techniques. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Engineering Product Development. 5+ years of experience in Engineering Product Development or Program Management of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Product Development preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics or related field. Strong communication skills with effective upward communication history. Proven experience in new product development within consumer and professional goods industries. Demonstrated personnel management skills and ability to lead cross‑functional teams, including executive leadership. Strong understanding of NPD financial principles and ability to quickly understand impacts of changes to relevant variables (Ex‑Factory/Landed Costs, SG&A, Capital, SGM, AGM, Payback Period). Strong track record of facilitating effective collaboration between business units and technology departments. Familiarity with structured project management methodologies (e.g., Critical Path) and proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint). Solid understanding of basic manufacturing processes, production planning, and best practices in project deployment, including policies, procedures, and process improvement. Advanced analytical and logical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use financial analysis for fact‑based business decisions. Effective organization, planning, and scoping skills, able to size work efforts and manage multiple functional resources through comprehensive project plans. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills, including agenda setting, minute documentation, and deliverable tracking across diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships in a global, multicultural environment, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and appropriate conduct. Skilled in influencing others, articulating business cases, and interpreting cause‑effect impacts to support change initiatives. Capable of soliciting and documenting process flows and business requirements accurately. Responsible for significant contributions to the design, development, and completion of project deliverables, including documentation, status monitoring, and reporting in accordance with PMO standards. Proactive in identifying and eliminating obstacles to business goals, solution plans, or implementation. Supports and provides advanced analytical input for change initiatives impacting multiple business units, product lines, or processes. Maintains effective reporting relationships with stakeholders, team members, managers, customers, vendors, and other departments to coordinate efforts and ensure project quality. Willingness to contribute to various project tasks as directed. Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $95,600.00 – $153,900.00. Benefits include: Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.). All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. 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