Manager, Data and Advanced Analytics
About The Position
Mattel is looking for a Manager of Analytics to join the Product Quality Analytics team within the Global Quality organization. This role is responsible for building and scaling a trusted, centralized analytics ecosystem that seamlessly connects data foundation, self-service reporting, and advanced analytics to support decision-making across the Quality organization. The Manager of Analytics will lead the development and application of advanced analytics, AI, and data science solutions to proactively identify trends, mitigate risk, and improve product quality, safety, and consumer satisfaction. This role plays a key leadership position in establishing a best-in-class analytics platform, developing team capability, and expanding the organization’s ability to deliver actionable, forward-looking insights. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, innovative team that is modernizing analytics to advance Mattel’s quality mission and long-term business success.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in analytics, data science, or related analytical disciplines
- 3+ years of experience leading or managing analytics teams
- Proven experience building and scaling centralized analytics or data platforms
- Experience applying advanced analytics, predictive modeling, AI, or data science techniques to business problems
- Strong expertise in self-service BI, dashboarding, and data visualization best practices
- Advanced SQL skills and experience working with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Google BigQuery)
- Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical solutions
- Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decision-making
- Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development, and team growth
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic initiatives with operational delivery
- Curiosity, data passion, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Clear, confident communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a trusted, centralized analytics environment that delivers accurate, consistent, and governed data
- Enable self-service reporting and interactive dashboards that empower stakeholders to make informed, timely decisions
- Lead the development of advanced analytics, predictive models, and AI-driven insights to proactively identify quality and safety risks
- Drive automation and analytical innovation to improve efficiency and insight scalability
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for Quality, Safety, Design, and Product Development partners
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team capable of delivering best-in-class outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
