Sr Product Manager - Future Lab

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 Opportunity: 

Mattel’s Future Lab is seeking a Senior Product Manager (Sr. PdM) to help steer the future of Mattel. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in digital product management, particularly with a focus on mobile apps games, and consumer products, and displays a passion for innovation, technology, and providing an unmatched customer experience. The Sr. PdM will spearhead product development, manage projects, and launch products that will shape the future.

This role is within Future Lab, an advanced-concepts team, that develops innovative products to address new customer opportunities. The role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, as they will be involved in all steps of the process, from idea generation to product launch. This role will collaborate with researchers, engineers, designers, and other team members to brainstorm new ideas, conduct research on emerging consumer behaviors, design and develop prototypes, and test and refine products.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead the overall strategy and vision for future digital products, focusing primarily on mobile and web enabled experiences.

• Identify new product opportunities that will open up new lines of business for Mattel.

• Manage product development timelines, collaborate with design, marketing, engineers, and lead new product launches successfully.

• Drive revenue growth and customer engagement by monitoring product performance and optimizing features and functionality.

• Evaluate market trends and competitive landscape, making strategic recommendations for product enhancements or new areas of opportunity.

• Foster a deep understanding of consumer needs and preferences to influence product design and delivery.

• Spearhead cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment on product goals and the successful adoption of new features and improvements.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology.

• 5+ years of Product Management experience, with at least two years at the senior level.

• Proven success in leading digital product development from inception to launch.

• Experience with launching and optimizing digital products.

• Extensive knowledge of product development processes, customer experience design, and product analytics.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks across teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working and releasing customer-facing software products, preferably in connected-play (toy) products or games (apps, web3, console, etc.)

Preferred Requirements:

• Expertise with consumer electronics and digital or web product development would be highly beneficial.

• A genuine passion for Mattel brands.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing and engaging senior executives.

• Familiarity with digital tools for product management and collaboration.

Key Characteristics:

• Customer-Focused: Able to relate to customers' needs and opportunities.

• Problem Solver: Capable of finding innovative solutions and tackling complex problems independently.

• Collaborative: Comfortable working in a diverse, cross-functional, and global environment.

• Data Driven: Leverages data to inform decisions and measure success.

• Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and drives results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Curiously Inquisitive: Enjoys problem-solving and constantly seeks to learn and grow.

• Strong Communicator: Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 
**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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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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