Manager, Digital Strategy (Mattel Digital Studio)

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mattel is currently seeking a Manager to join the MDS Strategy team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. This role will help to develop long-term strategic roadmaps, overseeing financial modeling, and ensuring operational efficiency across all MDS units. It is a unique opportunity to shape the digital future of Mattel, driving business growth through emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategist able to translate complex business challenges into actionable strategies and high-impact partnerships. Each member of this high-performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of digital at Mattel. This position offers: Significant opportunity for impact through shaping MDS’s strategic roadmap and supporting key strategic priorities across the organization. Access to MDS’s executive leadership team and partnership with senior executives to drive business impact. Exposure across the organization through cross-functional projects including marketing, finance, and studios teams Competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 7+ years of total professional experience (5+ with an MBA) with 2+ years of post-MBA or equivalent work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
• Superior communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Prior digital gaming industry experience
• Consumer, Tech, and / or Entertainment industry experience

Responsibilities

• Define and execute MDS’s long-term digital strategy, ensuring alignment with Mattel’s corporate priorities.
• Serve as a key liaison to senior leadership, providing insights on digital strategy, growth opportunities, and investment priorities.
• Conduct competitive intelligence, market trend analysis, and scenario planning to inform MDS’s strategic roadmap.
• Work closely with the Strategic Planning team to identify new growth areas, emerging business models, and expansion opportunities.
• Create and refine a multi-year MDS strategy aligned with corporate priorities.
• Develop comprehensive business cases for investment, partnerships, and acquisitions across both brands and audiences.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Product teams to structure scalable and financially viable business models.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager