Program Manager

Program Manager - Troy, Michigan

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

The Job

As a Program Manager, you'll be part of our team located in Troy, MI. You'll get to:

• Create, execute and maintain Program/Project plan (scope, schedule, delivery, cost, risk) and Program/Project issues (PDCA, Action Register etc.)
• Engage Senior Management where appropriate to ensure successful Launch of projects and installations
• Manage internal and external build (Vehicle, System etc.) activities throughout the Program Development Cycle
• Support Sales and Product Management in the cost collaboration process (Systems / Tooling and Piece Price) with the Customer
• Assure adherence to APQP / PPAP deliverables
• Lead Cross Functional team in the achievement of common goals / objectives (Key Performance Indicators - Development, Quality, Launch, Financial, etc.). Initiates and conducts Cross Functional team meetings to ensure Program / Project is on time and all Customer requirements and internal/external issues are being addressed in an efficient manner
• Ensure strict adherence to the Program Management guidelines, including preparation for Program / Project Gate Reviews. Report monthly to Customer and Management the Program / Project status (Program Readiness Reviews)
• Support the Engineering, Operational and Purchasing team(s) in the use of VA/VE methodology, including the delivery of commitments. Engage and support Manufacturing facilities as required in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Launch Readiness Reviews
• Work with cross-functional team to develop a Launch Support Plan for critical projects/programs
• Lead and support Engineering Change Management process
• Champion review and approval of all Customer requirements
• Support and lead Critical Projects as required to drive operational and/or margin improvement for current production programs
• Travel-10%

The Person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering ore related field is required
• Experience in Product Life Cycle (PLM) / Product Data Management (PDM) tools
• Proficient in MS Office, including MS Project or equivalent
• Business / Finance and Engineering acumen
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification favorable
• Successful track record in leading the execution of Program / Project teams with adherence to cost / timing and constraints
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to research the current state and collect the data needed; this includes understanding what data is needed
• Ability to lead and negotiate solutions that balance technical capability and cost / timing in accordance with business need
• Commanding / efficient communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage diverse internal and external customers, co-workers and varying levels of management
• Ability to de-escalate and resolve Conflicts that would otherwise halt project progress. Active listening skills required
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities
• Autonomous, accountable, and transparent approach to the management of the position's roles and responsibilities
• Leads by example with respect and integrity

The Details

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• 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 you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll 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 Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
• 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.

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

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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We Don't 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 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's 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

We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're 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 hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You'll 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.

What You'll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't 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.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll 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 that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You'll 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, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.