Director, Enterprise Excellence – Strategy Deployment

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

. Own the enterprise Hoshin Kanri framework, annual calendar, governance, and deployment standards .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $115,800 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Hoshin Kanri framework implementation, strategic prioritization, and operational excellence. Capable of translating multi-year strategic priorities into actionable objectives and facilitating high-level discussions to drive alignment and performance improvement.

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Hoshin Kanri Framework OwnershipLean Six Sigma Black BeltStrategy Deployment ExperienceKPI DevelopmentExecutive Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Operational ExcellenceStrategy ExecutionBusiness TransformationPerformance Gap AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCatchball ProcessStrategic PrioritizationMilestone DevelopmentRisk ManagementFinancial Planning Integration

Soft Skills

Influencing DecisionsCoaching ExecutivesFacilitating DiscussionsCommunity BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Hoshin Kanri PlaybooksFacilitation GuidesTemplatesStandard Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltHoshin Kanri Training

Industry Keywords

Toyota Production SystemOperational ImprovementsStrategic ObjectivesBusiness UnitsFunctional Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the enterprise Hoshin Kanri framework, annual calendar, governance, and deployment standards
Translate multi-year strategic priorities into annual breakthrough objectives, targets, and key initiatives
Design and facilitate executive strategy-setting, prioritization, and alignment sessions
Lead the catchball process to test assumptions, align objectives, surface resource constraints, and establish commitments
Ensure alignment from enterprise objectives to business-unit, functional, regional, and site-level plans
Help leadership distinguish breakthrough priorities from routine operational improvements
Design and facilitate monthly and quarterly strategy reviews
Establish ownership, milestones, leading and lagging indicators, risks, and escalation paths for strategic initiatives
Ensure reviews focus on performance gaps, root causes, countermeasures, decisions, and resource needs
Integrate strategy reviews with business reviews, operating reviews, and financial planning cycles
Facilitate annual reflection and learning for the next strategy-deployment cycle
Develop Hoshin Kanri playbooks, templates, facilitation guides, and standard work
Coach executives and senior leaders in strategic prioritization, catchball, review discipline, and countermeasure development
Develop regional and functional Hoshin practitioners
Establish a community of practice and adapt deployment approaches to different functions and sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in Operational Excellence, strategy execution, business transformation, operations, or a closely related field
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related discipline
MBA or relevant master's degree preferred, but not essential if the candidate has strong enterprise experience
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent Operational Excellence qualification
Hoshin Kanri / Strategy Deployment training
TPS (Toyota Production System) experience or similar production system experience
Direct experience designing or leading strategy deployment across multiple functions, business units, or sites
Demonstrated ability to facilitate senior leadership discussions and influence decisions
Experience translating strategic objectives into KPIs, targets, initiatives, milestones, and reviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability coverage
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner/vendor programs
Annual merit increases may be available
Career development across multiple career paths
Digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university resources
Certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities
Volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices