Assoc Manager Leadership & Learning Development

The Opportunity: 

At Mattel were building the next generation of leaders people who can grow teams drive innovation and adapt with agility in a transforming world. The Associate Manager Leadership & Learning Development plays a key role in advancing this mission through the design delivery and continuous improvement of leadership and learning experiences across the organization.

This role is ideal for a strategic systems-minded learning professional who brings deep L&D expertise strong program design skills and the ability to embed organizational development thinking into everything they build. Working closely with partners across Talent Inclusion and Organizational Development this individual will help translate business and talent priorities into impactful learning solutions that support leadership effectiveness and organizational growth.

With responsibility for program design delivery and learning innovation this role requires someone who can both build from the ground up and scale what works and enterprise capability-building.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate readiness to step into broader strategic ownership over time.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Enterprise Learning Strategy & Architecture

• Support the translation of enterprise talent and transformation priorities into scalable learning programs leadership journeys and development tools.
• Design and enhance leadership development programs learning pathways and development resources for people leaders high-potential talent and cross-functional leaders
• Collaborate with OD Talent and Inclusion to integrate learning into broader systems such as performance succession and onboarding.

AI Literacy & Future Skills Enablement

• Help Design and implement learning experiences that increase AI fluency experimentation and adoption
• Research emerging workforce and technology trends and translate insights into relevant learning opportunities
• Partner with external vendors and internal tech leads to support the responsible use of AI in learning and across the organization

Program Design & Facilitation

• Design and deliver blended learning solutions that span digital live cohort-based and experiential formats
• Facilitate enterprise learning experiences and leadership workshops for global audiences
• Partner with subject matter experts and external vendors to create high-quality business-relevant learning content and experiences

Organizational Development & Capability-Building

• Apply organizational development principles and best practices to support leadership effectiveness team development and organizational capability building
• Contribute insights and recommendations that help address development needs arising from transformations workforce planning or structural shifts
• Help ensure learning enables and not just informs broader OD and people strategies

Measurement Impact & Continuous Improvement

• Track adoption sentiment and behavior change across learning programs; adapt offerings based on insights
• Measure and communicate program impact aligned to business goals talent priorities and capability growth
• Stay ahead of L&D trends to recommend innovations in learning design systems and experience

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• 6 years of experience in Learning & Development Organizational Development or a related field
• Proven experience designing and delivering learning programs at scaleespecially for people leaders and enterprise capability priorities
• Demonstrated ability to integrate learning into broader talent systems (e.g. performance succession inclusion culture)
• Expertise in adult learning principles instructional design and facilitation across modalities
• Experience building AI and digital literacy into learning strategies and leadership development
• Strong consulting stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Systems thinker with an understanding of enterprise transformation organizational effectiveness or future-of-work strategy
• Experience working in a global matrixed or fast-paced organization preferred
• Familiarity with learning platforms (e.g. LMS/LXP) analytics tools and feedback systems
• 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 candidates 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 :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 Mattels 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:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

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 and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color national origin religion sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation veteran and protected veteran status disability status and or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
Corporate Philanthropy

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time