Director, Product Management

About us: Stanley - Built for Life® since 1913. 

Stanley 1913 has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular QuencherTM series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimize our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. 

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 daring 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 goals.
• 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 daring 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
• 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.
• Consistent 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 handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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 out to recruiting@stanley1913.com. 

Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley North America, 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 our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings   

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately owned enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. These include HAVI Supply Chain, tms, Stanley 1913, and Continental, which provide best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe. 

Morgan Street Holdings supports Stanley 1913 with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.