Senior Development Program Manager – Toys & Play

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Sr Development Program Management Associate in El Segundo, CA. You will guide projects from ideation to production with Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and more across the world.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in PM, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and overseeing cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.
• Comfortable with systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from ideation through production with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing to meet targets.
• Troubleshoot pre-production models and advise on improvements.
• Liaise between US and overseas teams throughout product life cycle.
• Review concept sketches and support early design phases.
• Analyze design for cost, materials, and process efficiency.

Job description

Mattel is seeking a Sr Development Program Management Associate in El Segundo, CA. You will guide projects from ideation to production with Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and more across the world.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in PM, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and overseeing cost, schedule, and quality targets.