Associate Manager, Brand Strategy & Transformation

Associate Manager, Brand Strategy & Transformation – Mattel Sales Corp., El Segundo, CA. Pay Range: USD $112,000–$140,000 per year. Base pay determined on location, skills, and experience. Overview The Associate Manager is an execution‑focused role that drives day‑to‑day delivery across assigned global brand strategy and transformation workstreams. Reporting directly to the Director, this role operates with autonomy, coordinating contributors and partners to ensure rigorous, consistent strategy execution. Core Accountabilities 1. Strategy Execution & Workstream Oversight Drive day‑to‑day execution of assigned brand strategy and transformation workstreams. Translate strategic priorities into structured plans, tasks, and deliverables. Synthesize and validate inputs for leadership reviews and decision forums. 2. Materials, Tools & Documentation Oversee development and maintenance of decks, trackers, templates, and documentation aligned to brand strategy standards. Review materials for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established methodologies before leadership engagement. Ensure consistency, version control, and accessibility of strategy resources. 3. Adoption Tracking, Issue Resolution & Follow‑Through Monitor progress, milestones, and adoption of brand strategy processes and tools across initiatives. Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies; recommend corrective actions and drive resolution. Escalate issues requiring leadership input with context, implications, and options. 4. Cross‑Functional Coordination & Day‑to‑Day Direction Serve as primary point of coordination for assigned initiatives across Brand, Franchise, Creative, Commercial, and Strategy partners. Provide day‑to‑day guidance on task sequencing, priorities, and deliverables to ensure coordinated execution. Support preparation and facilitation of working sessions, governance forums, and leadership reviews. Decision Rights Make day‑to‑day execution decisions within approved brand strategy frameworks and operating models. Set priorities and provide direction to support timely and high‑quality delivery across workstreams. Provide analysis, recommendations, and options to inform leadership decisions. Escalate risks, conflicts, and decisions requiring leadership input directly to the Director. Scope & Impact Scope: End‑to‑end coordination and oversight of defined brand strategy and transformation workstreams. Impact: Improves consistency, rigor, and momentum of strategy execution; enables Directors and senior leaders to focus on decisions rather than day‑to‑day orchestration. Stakeholders: Directors, Managers, and cross‑functional partners supporting Global Brand Strategy & Operations. What We’re Looking For Experience 4–6 years of experience in strategy, analytics, brand operations, consulting, or related fields. Minimum 2+ years of equivalent work experience in management consulting, transformation management, investment banking, private equity, or in‑house strategy. Experience supporting planning cycles, transformation initiatives, or cross‑functional programs. Key Capabilities Analytical rigor and synthesis. Structured execution and follow‑through. Strong judgment and prioritization. Clear written and verbal communication. Cross‑functional coordination and collaboration. Attention to detail and reliability. Success Metrics High‑quality, timely delivery of workstreams with minimal rework. Effective coordination and clarity across contributors and partners. Early identification and resolution of risks and dependencies. Consistent confidence from the Director in execution quality, judgment, and follow‑through. Benefits Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Equal Opportunity Employer Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered, pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries