Global Product Development PM Associate

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

Job summary

Mattel in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Development Program Management Associate I to join the Product Development team. You will help manage projects from concept through production with a global cross-functional team across Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and more.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Engineering and 0–2 years of PM experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance cost targets with quality. This role offers a full-time schedule at Mattel's campus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Mechanical or Industrial engineering or related discipline.
• 0 years of project management experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from concept through production while tracking cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot production samples and propose fixes to defects.
• Develop and drive schedule execution of worldwide products.
• Act as liaison between El Segundo teams and overseas locations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Job description

Mattel in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Development Program Management Associate I to join the Product Development team. You will help manage projects from concept through production with a global cross-functional team across Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and more.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Engineering and 0–2 years of PM experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance cost targets with quality. This role offers a full-time schedule at Mattel's campus.