Development Program Management Associate II
American Girl is seeking a Development Program Management Associate II to join our product development team at our campus in El Segundo, CA. You will help manage projects from concept through production, in collaboration with a worldwide, cross-functional team consisting of representatives from Design, Development, Marketing, Manufacturing and others throughout the product design and development process.
The opportunity involves managing multiple projects of varying product types and complexities while maintaining cost and schedule targets. You will work closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing to ensure successful project completion. You will troubleshoot production level samples and make suggestions to fix defects, improve mechanisms, adjust fit and guarantee end-consumer satisfaction. You will develop, maintain and drive schedule execution of worldwide products. You will act as liaison between our US teams and overseas locations throughout the product life cycle. You will review concept sketches and provide support for products in the preliminary design phase. You will work with external development sources to engineer the product. You will manage project schedules and product costs. You will work in a team environment with Design, Packaging, Product Integrity, Marketing, Planning, Soft-goods Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Lab, manufacturing plants, and offshore development sources. You will develop cost estimates and provide cost/financial analyses for different types of products. You will analyze product design to affect maximum utilization of materials, methods and processes in order to meet cost objectives and quality specifications. You will examine product components to ascertain purpose, cost and value by utilizing knowledge of product design and budgetary considerations. You will guide cross-functional teams into optimizing the content and features of products given the constraints of selling price and margins.
The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay 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. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture.
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 collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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