Development Program Management Associate I
- El Segundo, CA
- $66,400-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing multiple projects of varying product types and complexities while maintaining cost and schedule targets.
- Working closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing to ensure successful project completion.
- Troubleshoot production level samples and make suggestions to fix defects, improve mechanisms, and guarantee end-consumer satisfaction.
- Develop, maintain and drive schedule execution of worldwide products.
- Act as liaison between El Segundo teams and overseas locations throughout the product life cycle.
- Reviewing concept sketches and providing support for products in the preliminary design phase.
- Working with external development sources to engineer the product.
- Managing project schedules and product costs.
- Working in a team environment with Design, Packaging, Product Integrity, Marketing, Planning, Cost Engineering, Model Shop, Electrical Engineering, Materials Lab, Sculpting, manufacturing plants, and offshore development sources.
- Develop cost estimates and provide cost /financial analyses for different types of products.
- Analyze product design to affect maximum utilization of materials, methods and processes in order to meet cost objectives and quality specifications.
- Examine product components to ascertain purpose, cost and value by utilizing knowledge of product design and budgetary considerations.
- Guide cross-functional teams into optimizing the content and features of products given the constraints of selling price and margins.
- BA/ BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or related discipline
- 0-2 years of relevant project management experience
- Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, make quick decisions, and possess excellent problem- solving skills
- Comfortable leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational skills are must
- Must be comfortable with systems and data entry
- Relationship building and customer- facing skills
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
**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. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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.