Lead Development Product Management Associate

Mattel; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Lead, Development Program Management Associate in Montreal to oversee product development programs for their Building Sets portfolio. This role involves leading projects from concept to production, ensuring alignment across various teams including Engineering and Marketing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. Join Mattel and contribute to innovative toy development while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, program management, or engineering.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept to production.
• Experience working with global teams and external manufacturing partners is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple product development programs from concept through production.
• Build and manage integrated project plans, including key milestones and risks.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead, Development Program Management Associate to drive the end‑to‑end execution of product development programs within the Mattel Building Sets portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Product Development Engineering, you will serve as the central point of coordination across Engineering, Design, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, ensuring alignment and seamless execution from concept through production.

Your Impact

• Lead multiple product development programs from concept through production, ensuring delivery against cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
• Build and manage integrated project plans, including key milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and decision‑making, facilitating clear communication across stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to design, tooling, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Ensure readiness for key gates, including design reviews, tooling kick‑offs, and production launches.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, program management, or engineering.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects from concept to production.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with global teams and external manufacturing partners is an asset.
• Understanding of plastic part design and injection molding processes is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mattel 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.