Staff Development Program Manager

3 weeks ago

El Segundo, California, United States Mattel Full time

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Hot Wheels Team is seeking a Staff Development Program Manager to join our product development team in El Segundo, CA. You will help manage projects from concept through production, in collaboration with a global, cross-functional team consisting of representatives from Design, Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing and others throughout the product design and development lifecycle.

What Your Impact Will Be:

  • Providing subject matter expertise on complex projects involving multiple technologies and contribution to complex design decisions
  • Provide technical risk assessments related to new and key product implementation. Take a lead role in identification, assessment, validation of new technologies
  • Facilitating during highly technical meetings using analysis techniques such as root cause analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and monitoring resolution outcomes
  • Develop, maintain and drive on-time schedule execution of global products while maintaining cost and schedule targets
  • Working closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing to ensure successful project completion
  • Troubleshoot preproduction models and pilot production samples and make suggestions to improve performance, fix defects and improve mechanisms to guarantee end-consumer satisfaction
  • Act as liaison between our US and overseas locations throughout the product life cycle
  • Effectively communicate strategies, challenges and generate recommendations to present to senior leadership and key stakeholders
  • Working in a Team environment with Design, Packaging, Product Integrity, Marketing, Planning, Product Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Lab, manufacturing plants, and offshore development sources
  • Developing product cost estimates and providing cost /financial analyses for multiple types of products and scenarios
  • Analyzing product design for maximum utilization of materials, methods and processes to meet marketing strategies, cost objectives and product quality specifications while working within the constraints of selling price and business margins
  • Lead the development of new products to achieve toy functionality goals while supporting highly complex engineering activities involving multiple disciplines or technologies

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field (Engineering, Physics, etc.)
  • 10+ years of relevant project management experience (consumer goods experience a plus)
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools (PMP, CAPM or other Project management certification a plus)
  • Die Cast toy development/manufacturing experience a plus
  • Specialty manufacturing processes in consumer goods industry a plus
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, making data backed decisions, cost analysis and possessing excellent problem- solving skills
  • Proficient leading cross-functional teams and presenting to senior management
  • Advanced experience using PM tools: Microsoft Office suite, Agile PLM, Workfront, Windchill, Tableau and Cognos Analytics
  • Expertise of managing complex toys including production planning, manufacturing processes, tooling, materials and molding requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of plastics and metal production processes and assembly techniques for products built with both
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $133,600 and $167,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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 and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to WorkTM and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
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Mattel 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.

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