Director, Product Management

About Us

Stanley is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. Driven by purpose, passion and performance. Obsessed with making a difference. And keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday. And focused on building the team of tomorrow.

Position Overview

The Director of Product Management will lead a dynamic and motivated product team passionate about delivering compelling product for the global Stanley brand. This role will curate and manage a diverse product portfolio through an authentic Stanley lens. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about product and possesses strong analytical, diplomatic, and collaborative skills. You will envision and communicate the global product and category roadmaps to achieve critical initiatives and ambitious brand goals. The Director of Product Management thrives on seeing big ideas come to life and celebrates those who work hard for these ideas. Join us today!

What You'll Do

Vision & Leadership

• Develop and communicate a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap aligned with the company’s long-term strategic goals and mission, vision, values.
• Apply deep understanding of product creation, launch, key markets and thoughtful decision making to inform the Product Architecture and Segmentation.
• Guide product strategy by bringing to bear insights, market trends, and competitor analysis to champion consumer-centric innovation.
• Craft and communicate a vision for Product innovation and excellence across the Stanley Category Offense, driven through brand storytelling and consumer-right product strategies.
• Establish cross-functional partnerships with Product Design, Development, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure product launches meet business objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability, mentoring a high-performing team committed to consumer focus.
• Great teammate, creative problem solver, agile learner, and people leader who can work through ambiguity and competing priorities to successfully deliver results.
• Driven to accomplish aggressive goals, takes ownership of results, and can effectively collaborate with cross-functional partners.
  
  

Product Line Management

• Coordinate the global portfolio of product lines across categories, from concept and new product creation to market introduction and end-of-life strategies.
• Find opportunities for innovation and new category introduction, led by consumer and market insights, regional business opportunities, strategic priorities, and brand ambition.
• Guide product prioritization based on consumer feedback, sales performance, and strategic brand goals to improve lifecycle value.
• Drive global alignment on seasonal product lines, plans for future growth, and franchise management.
• Accelerate strategic roadmap planning to drive Platform, Category, and Franchise excellence, innovation, market leadership, and scaled brand growth.
  
  

Financial and Operational Execution

• Own the P&L for global inline Product Management team, ensuring operational, resource, and product creation investments are balanced and advised by the long-range financial plan.
• Drive product costing and SKU efficiency analysis efforts to optimize profitability while maintaining quality and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Brand Merchandising and Marketing to refine go-to-market strategies and launch new collections effectively.
  
  

Data-Driven Decision-Making & Market Analysis

• Initiate consumer and market research to gather insights on consumer preferences, market dynamics, trends, and white-space opportunities.
• Establish and track important metrics for the product portfolio, adjusting strategies based on insights.
• Conduct competitive analysis to advise product planning and ensure regional relevance.
  
  

Brand Advocacy and Product Promotion

• Represent the Stanley brand in executive briefings, product presentations, and industry events, promoting the brand’s values and culture.
• Advocate for Stanley, communicating product strategy and vision to collaborators, customers, partners, and team members.
  
  

Who You Are

• Ability to partner effectively with diverse teams around the globe and across the enterprise.
• Outstanding ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of the consumer goods industry, including lifecycle management and tiered product line strategies.
• Strong organizational skills, a drive for crafting outstanding product and the ability to learn, adapt, and lead quickly.
• Proven track record in managing P&L and strong financial analysis skills.
• Experience in data analysis, competitive research, and applying insights to refine product strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  
  

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Salary Range

$180,000—$200,000 USD

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach recruiting@stanley1913.com.

Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About HAVI

HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s business units include Supply Chain, tms and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand defining marketing and promotion services and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.