Manager, Digital Strategy & Strategic Initiatives (Mattel Digital Studios

Mattel Digital Studios (MDS) is a cross-functional division that leverages digital innovation to amplify Mattel’s iconic brands, expanding into digital gaming, interactive experiences, and emerging technologies. The MDS Strategy team functions as the central hub for strategy and insights across MDS ensuring the organization operates as “One Team” remains proactive, data-driven, and aligned with corporate priorities. We are at the forefront of MDS’s next chapter of growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Track record of impact.

Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.

Superior communication skills.

Prior digital gaming industry experience

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 collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers . Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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