Vice President, Corporate Strategy

The Role

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is seeking a strategic innovative and results-oriented Vice President Corporate Strategy to guide the companys direction and ensure it is positioned for long-term success and resilience in a competitive market. Reporting to the Vice President Enterprise Strategy and Business Development this role will support the development communication and execution of the organizations strategic initiatives. The Enterprise Strategy team aligns closely with Stanley Black & Deckers executive leaders and drives initiatives in three major areas:

Strategic Projects and Initiatives

Lead important strategic projects or initiatives mandated by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee on behalf of the enterprise. The Enterprise Strategy Team leads and executes large-scale change or transformation efforts as well as supporting the development of enterprise and business strategies. Initiatives include market entry strategy growth strategy and portfolio strategy.

Competitive Strategy & Intelligence

Partner with Executive Committee members to shape the competitive strategy for the company and embed it into strategic efforts within business units. Assess competitor activities and performance including being accountable for ongoing competitive monitoring.

Strategic Planning

Define the strategic planning process for the business including long-range planning strategic planning and strategy reviews with the Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.

This position can be based in Charlotte North Carolina New Britain Connecticut or Towson Maryland though remote locations will be considered.

Primary Accountabilities

Partner closely with senior business leaders to identify key strategic questions scope analysis assign resources manage execution and report findings

Analyze key strategic growth opportunities and work toward cracking the case

Manage the delivery of insightful zero-defect analysis including understanding the required data to complete analyses and oversee team workplan to complete

Develop competitive intelligence gathering that aids in the formation of relevant competitive strategies

Execute financial and quantitative analyses that will yield critical answers to the questions at hand

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at senior levels of the organization

Lead the development of major presentations for senior executives Executive Committee and Board Members.

Author impactful concise and defect-free PowerPoint slide decks.

Develop junior team members and streamline processes within the Strategy team

Effectively manage day-to-day activities of cross-functional teams across brands functions and business units

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented collaborative executive who embraces innovation and bold thinking for Stanley Black & Decker.

Education: Academic degree(s) in quantitative discipline(s) with meaningful coursework in business economics finance mathematics or statistics and strategy. Relevant advanced degree or MBA preferred.

Experience: 10 years of work experience in corporate strategy strategic planning and project management including 4 years in top-tier management consulting firm.

Leadership experience in a for profit environment in a similar industry with track record of exceptional team building productivity and collaboration.

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with experience in market analysis and business intelligence.

Expertise in working with C-suite leadership on critical matters that influence and define a business success and improve the odds of achieving.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Ability to navigate ambiguity make data-driven decisions and think critically in a dynamic environment.

Ability to operate as a team recognize team accomplishments and foster a collaborative environment. Comfortable acting as both an individual contributor and cross-functional team leader.

The Details:

You will receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

Medical dental life vision wellness program disability 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place youll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means you get to:

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20 brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources including our digital learning portal.

Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity equity and inclusion.

Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

You will get that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. Were more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We are visionaries and innovators. As successful as we have been in the past we have so much further to go. Thats where you come in. Join us!

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level geographic location job-related knowledge skills qualifications experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical dental life vision disability401(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 tool sand other partner programs.

We Dont Just Build The World We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43500 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 hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

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.

Benefits & Perks

Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical dental life vision wellness program disability retirement benefits 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.

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.

EEO Statement:
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 veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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