Director, Master Data & Process Technology

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Towson, MD

22h • Remote

About The Position

As the Global strategic leader and chief advocate for the product and customer master data program within the Tools & Outdoor division of Stanley Black & Decker, you will drive the vision, integration, and continuous improvement of data assets that empower sales, marketing, analytics, and business operations. This role oversees cross-functional teams and initiatives, ensuring excellence in data quality and technology adoption, while delivering business value through cohesive program management, stakeholder engagement, all aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, data science, marketing, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in data analytics, business analysis, IT, business systems development, product management, or a closely related field.
• Must have previous experience managing & developing people managers.
• Familiarity with the tools industry and various product types.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Prior hands-on experience with Product Information Management (PIM), process master management, and data storage solutions.
• Strong coaching abilities with a genuine desire to supervise, mentor, and lead teams.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for engaging stakeholders and driving program participation.
• Previous experience in front-line supervisory or team lead roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid experience with the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent command of English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Proven experience in negotiating and guiding requirement development with stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications, and to communicate these effectively to technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in data science, library science, or a similar discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, or JDA is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Snowflake and SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief advocate and primary subject matter expert on Tools & Outdoor product master data that enables our sales, marketing and analytics teams.
• Define and set the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and roadmap for both the Data and related process and quality programs based on company strategy and priorities.
• Work closely with business teams and other data process and management initiatives to build an integrated and cohesive data ecosystem for our company and articulate value.
• Oversee a team of senior managers, each accountable for specific capabilities, ensuring timely delivery of objectives, ongoing team development, and effective cross-team collaboration and alignment.
• Present regular updates on program progress and future roadmap to program Steering Committees.
• Lead Agile development initiatives for constituent technologies (including Appian, Salsify, Snowflake, etc.), ensuring adherence to best practices and achievement of roadmap milestones.
• Advise on other large-scale data programs and participate in steering committees and councils within the organization.
• Hold final decision-making authority for managed programs, encompassing data model design, data ingestion processes, and technology selection.
• Develop and manage program budgets and headcount plans in collaboration with senior managers and the Sr. Director.
• Maintain strong working relationships with IT leaders responsible for the technologies leveraged by your programs.
• Lead the Product Data Council, facilitating discussion, ensuring business outcomes are being met and refining new business requirements.
• Ensure all program outputs are consistently high-quality, delivered on time, and accurately meet requirements.
• Proactively identify and escalate areas of concern, conflict, or risks to program scope, providing recommended corrective actions to the Sr. Director of Data, Process & Analytics.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director