Dev Program Mgmt Assoc II

The Opportunity

Mattel is seeking a Development Program Management Associate II to join our Trading Card Product Development team at our campus in El Segundo this role you will manage trading card and collectible product programs from concept through production partnering with cross-functional teams across Product Development Design Marketing Licensing Packaging Sourcing Manufacturing and Operations to deliver high-quality products on time and within cost targets.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Manage multiple trading card and collectible product programs simultaneously balancing schedule cost quality and scope requirements.
• Drive project execution from concept approval through manufacturing and product launch.
• Develop maintain and communicate detailed project schedules milestones risks and dependencies across global teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between El Segundo-based teams and overseas development sourcing and manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate artwork packaging product specifications approvals and production deliverables to ensure readiness for manufacturing.
• Partner with Licensing Brand and Marketing teams to support approval workflows and release schedules.
• Monitor program costs identify cost-saving opportunities and support margin objectives throughout development.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality and Product Integrity teams to resolve production issues and ensure product quality standards are met.
• Identify project risks early and drive mitigation plans to maintain launch commitments.
• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and alignment among stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support process improvements that increase development efficiency visibility and predictability.
• Develop cost estimates and provide financial analysis for new programs and product line extensions.
• Analyze product specifications materials packaging and manufacturing methods to optimize value quality and cost performance.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Supply Chain Product Development Operations or a related field.
• 2 years of project management program management product development operations or related experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational planning and execution skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with manufacturing partners suppliers or global teams is preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Experience with trading cards collectibles consumer products print production licensed products or entertainment products is preferred.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by staying curious embracing challenges continuously learning and driving improvement.

Additional Information :

What Its Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of childrens 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 worlds 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 as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Companys Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at  is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities females veterans military spouses individuals with disabilities and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time