Director, Platforming Strategy; Electrical & Outdoor

Director, Platforming Strategy (Electrical & Outdoor) – Hybrid

Towson, MD or Valley City, OH, United States

This is a hybrid position that requires on-site work three days per week in either Towson, MD or Valley City, MD,

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 48,000 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:

The Director, Platforming Strategy will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution roadmap for the company’s platform initiatives. This senior leader will oversee the development and management of scalable platform solutions that serve as the foundation for multiple products and business units. The Director will collaborate with executive leadership, drive cross-functional alignment, and lead a team to deliver innovative platform capabilities that support business growth and operational excellence.

You’ll be part of our Tools and Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee.

You’ll get to:

• Own Platform Architecture in Coordination with Chief & Product Management (CGO) to Define Product Roadmap
• Define Modules to be Used in New Product Prior to Design Center Execution Design guide, Ensure that the re-use of components is maximized & that cost is a key driver of selection. Clearly understand product Trade-Offs to deliver the optimized platform solution.
• Ensure that NPD projects are fully scoped with all SKUs in consideration. Support the portfolio optimization team to ensure that we deliver a fully refined portfolio as we progress the product lifecycle.
• Identify standardization opportunities within both NPD & Current Products to drive cost improvement for our products.
• Own Platform Integrity and Associated Module Life Cycles Maintain/build Library-Menus
• Identify Technology Roadmaps and Application Needs In Collaboration with Chief Engineers
• Platform Reporting (On Time / On Cost / On Quality) at Cross Functional Meetings
• Own Platform Cost Walk and Plan to Optimize Cost In Collaboration with CGO, GSC and DTV Partners;
  Determine Sub-Component / Module Level Product Cost Budget
• Collaboration with GSC (Manf., Ops, Purchasing, Eng.) on Footprint Moves & Strategies for Component Costs
• Develop a Component NOD Process & Ensure Global Execution
• Develop and maintain methods, standard procedures and tools for product platforming strategy implementation
• Develop Training for Engineering on how to Leverage Libraries for Speed & Efficiency
• Performance Reporting & Analytics of Platforming KPI’s
• Manage Methods and Tools for Platforming – Best Practices, Training etc.
• Collaboration with Cross Function Stakeholders on Training and Adopting New Ways of Working

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:

• 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering , platform strategy, or technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Influential Leader with strategic vision that knows the product line and what it takes to drive success
• Strong decision-making capabilities, particularly with prioritizing among disparate objectives
• Leadership experience from a global company known for innovation and engineering excellence.
• Strong communication skills – ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
• Collaborates and builds consensus with stakeholders and teams to arrive at opportunities that drive innovation.
• Ability to inspire, influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Expert builder of internal and external relationships; inspiring leader to team, colleagues, and broader organization.
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