Development Program Management Associate II

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

The Opportunity: Mattel is seeking a Development Program Management Associate II – Color in El Segundo, CA. This role supports the execution of product development programs with a focus on standardizing how color is defined, managed, and executed across Design, Development, and Manufacturing. The position plays a key role in ensuring that color libraries, specifications, and workflows are consistently applied across projects, helping improve efficiency, reduce iteration, and support scalable product development. This role is a program management position with a specialized focus, not a color engineering role.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or related discipline
2+ years of experience in program management, product development, or manufacturing environments
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, make decisions, and solve problems effectively
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Comfortable working with global cross-functional teams, including overseas partners
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Design, Development, and Manufacturing teams
Comfortable working with systems, data, and structured workflows
Ability to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and support resolution
Demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains and apply them in a program context
Willingness to travel internationally, including to Asia manufacturing locations

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer products or product development
Exposure to manufacturing processes such as plastics, coatings, or assembly
Experience working with overseas manufacturing teams or suppliers
Interest in color, materials, and product appearance

Responsibilities

Manage the use and maintenance of color libraries, standards, and documentation across programs
Establish color-related workflows and ensure they are followed consistently and that information is complete, organized, and accessible
Support multiple product development programs by ensuring color requirements and specifications are clearly defined and communicated from early concept through production
Work closely with Design and Development teams to facilitate early decisions on color selection, reuse, and feasibility
Coordinate with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing teams, including travel to Asia, to ensure accurate execution of color intent
Track and manage color-related deliverables, approvals, and risks within program schedules
Ensure color-related activities align with overall program timelines and support on-time product delivery
Act as a liaison between El Segundo teams and overseas partners to support clear communication of color intent and requirements
Review samples and help identify issues related to color consistency, manufacturability, and quality, escalating when needed
Support resolution of color-related issues by coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and driving timely closure
Support decision-making by organizing and presenting clear color-related information, options, and risks to cross-functional teams
Own color-related workstreams within assigned programs, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and meet program requirements
Contribute to improving processes and tools that support efficient and repeatable color execution across programs