Sr. Development Program Management Associate

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is seeking a Sr Development Program Management Associate to join our product development team at our campus in El Segundo, CA. You will help manage projects from ideation through production in collaboration with a worldwide cross-functional team consisting of representatives from Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and others throughout the product design and development process.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Managing multiple projects of varying product types and complexities while maintaining cost and schedule targets.
• Working closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing to ensure successful project completion.
• Troubleshoot production level samples and make suggestions to fix defects, improve mechanisms, and guarantee end-consumer satisfaction.
• Develop, maintain and drive schedule execution of worldwide products.
• Act as liaison between El Segundo teams and overseas locations throughout the product life cycle.
• Reviewing concept sketches and providing support for products in the preliminary design phase.
• Working with external development sources to engineer the product.
• Managing project schedules and product costs.
• Working in a team environment with Design, Packaging, Quality, Marketing, Planning, Cost Engineering, Model Shop, Electrical Engineering, Materials Lab, Sculpting, manufacturing plants, and offshore development sources.
• Develop cost estimates and provide cost /financial analyses for different types of products.
• Analyze product design to affect maximum utilization of materials, methods and processes in order to meet cost objectives and quality specifications.
• Examine product components to ascertain purpose, cost and value by utilizing knowledge of product design and budgetary considerations.
• Guide cross-functional teams into optimizing the content and features of products given the constraints of selling price and margins.
• Manage and maintain product data integrity within Mattel systems.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/ BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant project management experience. 
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, make quick decisions, and possess excellent problem- solving skills.
• Self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Successful in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills are a must.
• Must be comfortable with systems and data entry.
• Relationship building and customer- facing skills.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

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