Senior Director, Executive Development

About the role

As a Senior Director, Executive Development, you’ll be part of our Global Talent Leadership team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

• Accountable for designing and leading the enterprise executive development strategy for the organization’s top leadership, helping strengthen senior leader pipelines, and enabling high-quality succession outcomes for critical roles.
• Partner closely with the C-suite, HR Leadership Team (HRLT), and other members of the Talent COE to drive individualized development and succession actions and will own the executive assessment and coaching frameworks for the enterprise.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CHRO, Executive Committee, and VP, Global Talent, summarizing talent initiatives and progress for board-level review.

Responsibilities

Design and lead the enterprise executive development strategy for the top leadership, aligned to business strategy, leadership expectations, and culture.

• Build a multi-year roadmap (program portfolio, experiences, measurement approach) and drive adoption through strong executive stakeholder management and measurable impact on organizational performance.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on executive development across the enterprise.

Requirements

Build and manage senior leader pipeline programs in partnership with Learning & Development, including program architecture, participant selection approach, learning journeys, and success measures.

• Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Provide direct executive coaching and facilitate individual development planning for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experienced successfully building and scaling executive development programs in similarly sized Fortune 250 environments.
• Proven ability to coach senior leaders and facilitate high-impact learning experiences.
• Strong executive presence and consulting skillset; proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and facilitate sensitive talent discussions with discretion.
• Deep knowledge of executive assessment and coaching practices, including vendor selection/management and quality assurance.
• Exceptional written communication skills—able to produce concise, high-quality executive and Board-ready messaging.

Skills

• Experience supporting Board-level talent discussions and/or preparing materials for Board/committee reviews of succession and leadership pipeline health.
• Experience partnering with an L&D COE to build senior leader pipeline programs and leadership experiences at scale.
• Professional certification in executive coaching or leadership development (e.g., ICF, Hogan, Korn Ferry).
• Experience working with or for a Fortune 250 organization.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The Salary range for this position is $145,600.00 - $259,600.00

Schedule

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.