Mattel
Location
El Segundo, CA | United States
Job 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, entertain 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.
The Opportunity:
American Girl is seeking a Sr Development Program Management Assoc to join our product development team at our campus in El Segundo. You will help manage projects from concept 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 at premium price points. Materials include but not limited to mixed materials products using plastic, metal, wood/MDF, glass, ceramic, paper and soft goods. You will develop small accessories up to large playsets across varying complexities while maintaining cost and schedule targets
Working closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing to ensure successful project completion
Conduct in-person product reviews with cross-functional teams to meet the overall intent and quality requirements for the product
Troubleshoot production level samples and make suggestions to adjust construction/assembly, fix defects, improve mechanisms, and guarantee end-consumer satisfaction
Develop, maintain and drive schedule execution of worldwide products
Act as liaison between our US teams and overseas locations throughout the product lifecycle
Reviewing concept sketches and providing support for products in the preliminary design phase
Managing project schedules and product costs
Working in a team environment with Design, Packaging, Product Integrity, Marketing, Planning, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Lab, 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, tools, 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
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years of relevant project management experience
Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, make quick decisions, and possess excellent problem- solving skills
Comfortable leading cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational skills are must
Must be comfortable with systems and data entry
Relationship building and customer- facing skills
The annual base salary range for this position is between $90k and $113k
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
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