Associate Manager, DEWALT, North America - Strategic Operations

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Manager, DEWALT, North America - Strategic Operations based in the United States.** This role offers the opportunity to support strategic initiatives that accelerate business growth and operational excellence across a leading global tools and outdoor products organization. You will help translate business priorities into actionable plans while partnering with teams across sales, marketing, finance, product, and supply chain. The position focuses on improving execution, optimizing processes, and supporting high-impact initiatives that shape future business performance. You will contribute to strategic planning, performance tracking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Working alongside experienced leaders and diverse teams, you will gain exposure to complex business challenges and innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys problem-solving, driving alignment, and creating measurable operational impact. ### Accountabilities: The Associate Manager, Strategic Operations will support business priorities by coordinating cross-functional initiatives, improving operational processes, and providing insights that help drive growth. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions. - Support strategic operations initiatives that advance business objectives and commercial priorities across North America. - Partner with teams across sales, marketing, finance, product, supply chain, and channel operations to drive alignment and execution. - Assist with annual planning and long-range business planning processes by translating priorities into actionable plans and tracking mechanisms. - Support commercialization initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and operational effectiveness. - Manage operating rhythm activities, including business reviews, leadership updates, performance tracking, and cross-functional meetings. - Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance trackers to monitor strategic and operational goals. - Analyze business performance data, market trends, and internal insights to identify opportunities, risks, and recommendations. - Coordinate cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved. - Prepare presentations, summaries, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making. - Track project actions, follow-ups, and deliverables to maintain accountability and execution discipline. - Collaborate with stakeholders to remove obstacles, solve problems, and support successful implementation of initiatives. - Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve workflows and increase operational efficiency. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented professional with experience in business operations, project management, or commercial strategy. This individual should be comfortable working in a collaborative, matrixed environment and capable of turning data and insights into practical business recommendations. - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations, Finance, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, sales operations, project management, commercial strategy, or similar roles. - Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and collaborating across multiple business functions. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations. - Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. - Solid project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prio…