Director Digital Strategy & Operations

Posting Title Director Digital Strategy & Operations

Requisition Number R230190

Company Mattel Sales Corp.

Location El Segundo, California

Address 333 Continental Blvd

Zip Code 90245

Job Category Finance

Pay Range USD $188,800 and $283,200 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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 :

The Director of Digital Strategy and Business Operations will lead strategic planning, financial operations, and performance tracking. This executive will be responsible for developing long-term strategic roadmaps, overseeing financial modeling, and ensuring operational efficiency across all MDS units.

This role presents 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 a visionary leader with the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable strategies and high-impact partnerships.

Do you have a passion for building and scaling digital businesses, securing transformative partnerships, and optimizing financial performance?

Join us in shaping the future of digital play.

What Your Impact Will Be :

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Strategic Planning

Financial Operations and Business Strategy

Operational Excellence and Organizational Efficiency

Creative Strategy and Business Storytelling

Team Leadership and Development

What We're Looking For :

The annual base salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $220,000.

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 :

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.

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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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