Project 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:

Mattel’s direct to consumer business has an ambitious growth agenda and is on the journey to scaling into a global organization.

The Opportunity: 

The Project Management Associate is responsible for developing and maintaining simultaneous projects to facilitate the sales strategy of the DTC business. You will partner with the merchandising team to streamline the planning of revenue and brand building projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate the execution of these projects.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• As a Project Management Associate you will play a critical role in driving the success of our E-commerce Direct To Consumer projects
• Lead the management of calendaring, planning, briefing, and operations for the merchandising team, inclusive of product launches and digital activations
• Lead the coordination of deliverables and timelines for the merchandising team in relation to cross-functional partners such as brand, creative, and marketing teams
• Facilitate end-to-end process from strategic planning to creative KO, internal reviews, stakeholder alignment, to final delivery of all projects
• Facilitate internal and cross-functional checkpoints (in-person/Monday/MIRO/email, etc.) for projects to ensure inputs and outputs are on schedule
• Develop, optimize, and maintain project plans, schedules, and process documentation, while identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues
• Mitigate timeline risks by openly communicating status and resourcing recommendations based on the needs of the merchandising team and E-commerce DTC business
• Manage data input for the E-commerce DTC catalog and all associated projects into the merchandising team’s planning platforms
• Support cross-functional teams by providing tutorials and processes to utilize merchandising documents effectively

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in project management within a consumer products focused e-commerce business; preferably toys and collectibles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
• Experience working with merchandising, marketing, brand, creative, and operations teams
• Experience leading the facilitation of projects with an ability to make quick decisions and effectively communicate updates/next steps
• Experience working with multiple brands or working in a client-facing role
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem solving skills
• Excellent calendar management skills
• Healthy balance of being a team player and being able to take initiative independently
• Experience with Monday / MIRO / Microsoft Office Suite / Shopify / eCommerce Analytics
• Affinity for toys and collectibles or brands within the collector space highly desired. What’s your fandom?
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $35.00 and $43.00 per hour 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate 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.

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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