Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
Associate Product Manager (CRAFTSMAN)
Oversee product lifecycle from concept to launch, coordinating cross‑functional teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will work alongside a senior Product Manager to oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through delivery. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, finance, brand marketing, and channel teams to create new products, launch programs, and promotional initiatives that align with company objectives. You will also conduct end‑user and competitive market research to set pricing, margin, and profitability targets, develop short‑ and long‑term strategic plans for a retail and industrial portfolio, and stay attuned to industry trends to inform successful launches. Additional duties include validating product‑critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) specifications, testing with end users, and delivering product training to internal and external stakeholders. • Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery with guidance from Product Manager. • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, marketing, and channel teams to develop new products. • Create product launch and sales promotion programs. • Develop marketing collateral, point‑of‑purchase displays, advertising materials, and web content. • Conduct end‑user and competitive market research to set pricing, margin, and profitability targets. • Formulate short‑ and long‑term strategic plans for a retail and industrial product portfolio. • Monitor industry trends and integrate user insights into product development. • Validate product CTQs, conduct testing and claims verification with end users. • Provide product training to internal and external stakeholders. • Apply SBD and industry standard product development protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸product lifecycle
- ▸cross‑functional
- ▸launch programs
- ▸market research
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸ctq validation
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, and brings 0‑3 years of product‑management exposure. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional leadership skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. • BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 0‑3 years of product‑management experience. • Ability to lead cross‑functional teams effectively. • Strong problem‑solving, research, and analytical capabilities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office Suite applications.
Requirements
- ▸bs/ba
- ▸product management
- ▸cross-functional
- ▸problem solving
- ▸microsoft excel
- ▸0‑3 years
Benefits
The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office per week and offers a competitive salary range of $51,700‑$78,000, plus a potential sign‑on payment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools. • Hybrid work arrangement: three days onsite per week. • Competitive base salary $51,700‑$78,000 with possible sign‑on payment. • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Tuition reimbursement and access to learning resources. • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.
Work Environment
Hybrid