Sr. Manager, Early Career Talent Programs

Location: Towson, MD, United States

Sr. Manager, Early Career Talent Programs – Hybrid or Remote

Towson, MD, USA; New Britain, CT, USA; Valley City, OH, USA; Remote

Come build something that matters.

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 approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Sr. Manager, Early Career Talent Programs, you’ll be part of our Career Pipeline Talent team working as a remote/hybrid employee.  You’ll get to:

Responsible for owning and continuously enhancing a high-impact early career development experience that accelerates participant growth, strengthens functional capability, and supports long-term organizational talent needs.

In addition to supporting the enterprise-wide program framework, you will serve as the primary talent program partner for an assigned functional track.

Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program to deliver a high-impact early career development experience aligned with enterprise talent priorities and future workforce needs.

Translate business strategy and talent priorities into scalable program plans, participant experiences, and development initiatives that strengthen the company’s talent pipeline.

Manage and/or provide support for end-to-end program delivery across the participant lifecycle, including selection, onboarding, rotations, curriculum, engagement, development experiences, and final placement.

Oversee cross-functional program operations, including timelines, deliverables, risks, governance, communications, and stakeholder alignment, to ensure consistent and high-quality execution.

Own the assessment, design, and evolution of the program’s learning curriculum by partnering with learning teams, facilitators, and business leaders to build critical capabilities.

Serve as the primary talent program partner for assigned functional track(s), strengthening the participant and manager experience within that function, including rotations, functional learning, manager support, and placement outcomes.

Build strong relationships with HR, business leaders, rotation managers, and senior stakeholders to align on program goals, influence decisions, and support participant and business outcomes.

Design and optimize repeatable processes, tools, templates, and operating models that improve efficiency, scalability, consistency, and overall program effectiveness.

Establish and monitor program metrics, analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback, and use insights to drive evidence-based improvements in participant experience, learning outcomes, retention, and placement success.

Foster an inclusive, engaging, and development-focused participant experience by promoting networking, mentorship, community-building, continuous learning, and long-term career growth.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience or demonstrated skills

8+ years of experience in Human Resource Business Partnering, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Leadership Development, or a related field

Experience leading or supporting early career, rotational, internship, or leadership development programs

Demonstrated success managing complex programs or initiatives across multiple stakeholders and workstreams

Strong project and program management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and process improvement

Experience working across a matrixed organization and influencing without direct authority

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders

Ability to analyze data, identify insights, and use findings to improve program outcomes

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze and present data effectively.

Travel Expected for Program Events and Stakeholder Engagement (25%)

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

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.

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 digital learning portal.

Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

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!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

#LI-NB1

#LI-Hybrid

The Salary range for