Lead Project Manager- Creative Operations
Mattel
- El Segundo, CA
- $94,400-133,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
The American Girl Project Manager will manage complex, multi-channel marketing and product graphic services projects with multiple cross-functional stakeholders in support of business and growth initiatives, from strategic plan phase through implementation in-market.This role requires a high level of collaboration and planning with both internal and external partners, clearly defining roles and responsibilities. Clear ongoing communication and process efficiencies to support the graphic services execution of the business plan are critical. The role will work closely with creatives, project managers, brand marketing partners and channel leads to ensure projects are delivered on-time, successfully and on budget.This role is solutions focused, able to anticipate and mange potential blockers and identify escalation paths at critical milestones. They can proactively provide thoughtful solutions to address changes in timelines or feedback. They will have a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end creative development process; across concept development, production, delivery and trafficking stages. They are an organized self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and the proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.What Your Impact Will Be:
- Develop and manage project plans - identify objectives, scope, deliverables, work plans, status reporting and measurement of completed project plan
- Lead cross functional project teams from project onset through post implementation activities
- Ensure the proper graphic services project planning and prioritization is conducted to maximize effectiveness, delivery and quality that meets the needs of the business.
- Own and manage the relationship with external vendors to schedule, prioritize, and execute final deliverables.
- Lead various special projects, analysis and reporting requirements
- Work closely with the Creative Operations to ensure seamless delivery assets.
- Take ownership of new requests and kickoff with Creative Manager and Designers
- Drive collaboration and performance work in a matrixed work environment with project management, production, marketing, product, and brand across American Girl to ensure creative alignment and successful delivery of assets and creative materials.
- Ensure brand guidelines are upheld across all assets.
- Bachelor's Degree Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Cinema/Television or related field.
- 5-8+ years experiences in project management and in production.
- Static & Video production either on the agency or client side.
- Highly technical background and comfort with asset specs and needs.
- Strong project management skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and within a matrixed reporting environment.
- Keen eye for detail and QC.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
Highly collaborative creative sensibility, with ability to be open minded to feedback and always seeking out the best idea, not just their own idea.
Understands the fundamentals of assets management, servicing and trafficking.Skills & Abilities:
- Must be available to lead, train and mentor staff in communication, technology, and day-to-day project management.
- Requires a high level of organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills and ability to interact well with all levels of management, customers and partners.
- Required to utilize negotiation skills to positively problem solve with internal and external partners.
- Requires the ability to meet scheduled deadline with a fluctuating workload; ability to work independently with little or no direction in an established, yet ever changing business environment.
- Agility to shift priorities quickly to meet the needs of the business.
**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.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:American Girl is subsidiary of Mattel, 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.