Associate, Development Program Management

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel in El Segundo seeks a Development Program Management Associate I to oversee projects from concept through production. You will coordinate with design, development, marketing, and manufacturing in a global context to keep schedules and budgets on track.

Ideal candidates bring a STEM degree and up to two years of PM experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset. This in-office role favors hybrid work with some remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or related discipline
• 0–2 years of project management experience
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and make quick decisions
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects while meeting cost and schedule targets.
• Collaborate with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot samples and propose fixes to defects.
• Develop and drive worldwide product schedules.
• Serve as liaison between El Segundo and overseas teams.
• Review sketches and support early design phases.
• Work with external development sources to engineer products.
• Develop cost estimates and perform financial analyses.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

BA/ BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or related discipline

Job description

Mattel in El Segundo seeks a Development Program Management Associate I to oversee projects from concept through production. You will coordinate with design, development, marketing, and manufacturing in a global context to keep schedules and budgets on track.

Ideal candidates bring a STEM degree and up to two years of PM experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset. This in-office role favors hybrid work with some remote flexibility.