Program Manager II

Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™This is the career you've been waiting for your whole life. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 53,000 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. What You'll DoAs a Program Manager II, you'll be part of our Engineered Fastening Team.Responsibilities:

• Act as single point of contact for Customer Engineering.
• Lead and support Engineering Change Management process alongside Engineering Change Coordinator for responsible customer products.
• Champions review and approval of all Customer requirements.
• Creates, executes and maintains Program/Project plan (scope, schedule, cost, risk) and Program/Project issues (PDCA, Action Register etc.).
• Manage internal and external build (Vehicle, System etc.) activities throughout the Program Development Cycle.
• Supports Sales / Marketing and Product Management in the cost collaboration process (Systems / Tooling and Piece Price) with the Customer, including Contract Management.
• 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.
• Assures adherence to APQP / PPAP deliverables.
• 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.
• Develops Launch Support Plan. Manage global engineering process, documentation and change management teams.
• Engage Senior Management where appropriate to ensure successful Launch of projects and installations.

• Minimum of 5 years Automotive Industry experience.
• 5+ years of successful Program / Project Management experience.

• 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. Able 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.

• 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.