Sr Program Manager - Future Lab Design

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.

The Team:

Mattel's Future Lab's mission is to broaden play innovation, expand reach, and develop new business that take advantage of and respond to disruptive opportunities, ushering in an array of innovative products and play experiences that nimbly cater to the evolving needs and wants of our dynamic audiences.

Future Lab is pioneering the future of play by enabling and accelerating innovation and growth beyond Mattel's conventional product offerings, from digitally-enhanced connected products to NFTs and The Metaverse, Future Lab will explore, incubate, and launch innovative play experiences.

Job Description The Opportunity:

As a Sr. Program Manager on the Future Lab Design team, you will coordinate and operationalize tech-forward strategies and initiatives that help pioneer the future of play.

This role requires a proven track record in developing and coordinating complex, tech-focused program plans involving multiple stakeholders. You must balance multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively to build consensus. You will work closely with designers, product managers, software producers, tech/dev teams, marketing managers, executive stakeholders across the company, and Mattel's external network of strategic third-party partners.

The ideal candidate has a passion for human-centered thinking, cultural trends, and new technology..

This role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, and who is sensitive to the diverse perspectives of stakeholders and works with them to resolve differences. We're looking for experienced customer-experience-obsessed entrepreneurs who are passionate about innovating on behalf of customers, demonstrate a high degree of ownership, and want to have fun while inventing the future.

Do you or someone you know have a passion to create products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play?

Join us to create the future of play.

What Your Impact Will Be: Develop program plans, set timelines, and coordinate activities across multiple programs, including Strategic Roadmaps, Design Sprints, and Process-Oriented Improvements. Track program progress, ensuring program goals are met, and successfully communicate program updates to cross-functional teams and executive management. Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program outcomes, learning from successes and failures, and implementing enhancements to processes and practices. Advocate for the needs of the consumer, ensuring the final product delivers on key objectives. Identify risks, develop mitigation scenarios, and resolve issues as they arise. Support leadership in strategic planning, priority setting, and project resourcing. Qualifications What We're Looking For: 8+ years of program management experience. Expertise in Design Thinking and Safe Agile frameworks. Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. Ideal candidates will exhibit interest and knowledge of current trends. Understanding of features and play patterns in the toy industry is a plus. Portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Preferred Requirements: MBA or Master's degree in a CS-related field Familiarity with production process (Agile, Kanban, Scrum, etc.) and tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) Understanding of product finances, P&L management, and business modeling Key Characteristics: Must be a strong leader, able to lead cross-functional teams and meetings with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Problem solver and intellectually curious. Self-starter/able to get things done in an entrepreneurial fashion. Ability to turn analysis into actionable objectives and act with passion and perseverance to achieve desired outcomes. The annual base salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $175,000
**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 Work™ and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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