Manager, Technical Publications & Product Graphics

Position Title – Manager, Technical Publications & Product Graphics

Location:

Towson, Maryland

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 43,500 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®.

As a Technical Publications & Product Graphics Manager, you’ll be part of our Power Tools Engineering team working as a hybrid employee in Towson, Maryland.

• Lead and develop the Technical Writing and On-Product Graphics teams, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Oversee the creation, review, approval, and release of instruction manuals, user guides, labels, and on-product graphics for Power Tools products.
• Ensure documentation and on-product graphics are accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with product design, brand standards, and approved safety and regulatory requirements.
• Build team capability, strengthen processes, and ensure appropriate resource planning to support product development timelines and launch commitments.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Regulatory, Legal, Quality, and Marketing to ensure documentation and labeling support business needs, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards across global markets.
• Drive consistency in content structure, terminology, and document quality across product lines.
• Identify opportunities for simplification, digitization, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Support translation and localization activities for global product launches and regional regulatory requirements.
• Oversee document and artwork review and approval processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely execution.
• Lead with accountability, urgency, and a strong quality mindset.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Graphic Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical publications, technical writing, labeling, product graphics, product compliance support, or related functions.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience, including management of direct reports and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience with and understanding of applicable regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements related to product documentation, labeling, and on‑product graphics.
• Strong understanding of document control, revision management, and cross‑functional review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against project timelines.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience with structured authoring and content management systems.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.

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.

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