Sr Development Program Management Associate

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:

The Development Program Management team manages all product development activities from initial design concept through production. Fisher-Price has a longstanding history in East Aurora, New York where it was founded in 1930. Development Program Management is a critical aspect of the product development team responsible for bringing joy to children for over 90 years!

The Opportunity:

Fisher-Price is looking for a Senior Development Program Management Associate to join our FP Wood product development team at our campus in East Aurora, New York. You will help manage projects 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. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Development Program Management.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Managing multiple projects of varying product types and complexities while maintaining 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 East Aurora teams, and overseas locations throughout the product life cycle.

• Reviewing concept sketches and provide support for products in the preliminary design phase.

• Working with external and internal development sources to engineer the product.

• Working in a team environment with Design, Packaging, Quality, Marketing, Planning, Cost Engineering, Model Shop, Electrical Engineering, Materials Lab, Sculpting, Manufacturing Plants, and offshore development sources.

• Develop preliminary 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 by utilizing knowledge of product design and budgetary considerations.

• Guide cross-functional teams into optimizing the content and features of products

• Responsible for planning, organizing, managing product development team meetings.

What We're Looking For:

• BA/BS (Engineering preferred but not required)

• 5-7 yrs of relevant Project Management experience.

• Experience with wooden toys or wooden consumer products, including keen understanding of wood materials and processing, is preferred.

• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, make quick decisions and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

• Must be comfortable leading a cross-functional team so project management experience, preferably in consumer products, is preferred.

• Excellent organization skills are a must.

• Must be comfortable with systems and data entry and management.

• Relationship-building skills and good customer-facing skills a must.

• 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 $78,400 and $98,000.

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.

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.

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