Manager Tech Program Mgmt

The Opportunity

This Technical Program Manager (TPM) role owns and drives cross-functional technical programs within the Mattel Game Studios' publishing and product development functions. You will partner with engineering, product, design/UX, security & privacy, analytics, and external studios to plan and deliver the systems and services that power development, deployment, and live operations of Mattel gaming products.

This is a hands-on program leadership role: you will turn ambiguous goals into clear execution plans, maintain a trusted "single source of truth" for schedules and dependencies, and keep work moving by unblocking teams and driving decisions.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Build and deploy shared game services and platform capabilities for the Mattel self-published games portfolio.
• Drive execution across the product development lifecycle: translate goals into epics/stories with clear acceptance criteria; facilitate sprint planning/reviews and dependency/risk management; unblock teams and escalate early; drive cross-functional alignment and decisions in a matrixed org.
• Lead sprint ceremonies and execution cadence: keep backlog/epics sprint-ready, align priorities and commitments, and track owners/dates to closure.
• Own the program source of truth (e.g., Jira/Confluence and related artifacts): scope, milestones, sprint assignments, dependencies, and status; publish concise weekly updates.
• Leverage internal Mattel technologies while partnering with in-house experts, third-party providers, and game development studios to align scope, ownership, and dependencies.
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness across key areas (e.g., LiveOps tooling and execution, business intelligence/analytics for Games, community & commerce enablement, and emerging tech).

What We're Looking For

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of technical product or program management experience delivering software services, with a proven track record of execution.
• Deep experience in product/project planning with engineering teams; prior hands-on development experience strongly valued.
• Solid working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and program planning tools, with the discipline to keep plans current and credible.
• Experience establishing development/release schedules and delivering complex software engineering projects end-to-end.
• Comfort operating at the right technical depth to verify scope/impacts and resolve ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipped game(s) and/or supported live game services/tech in production.
• Active Scrum Master certification (PSM, CSM) preferred.

Pay and benefits

*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.

The Team

Mattel Game Studios builds and publishes digital games inspired by Mattel's iconic brands-creating high-quality experiences that connect players with the characters and worlds they love. Led by seasoned games industry leaders, we partner across disciplines and with best-in-class external studios to bring experiences to life for a global audience.

Additional Information

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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:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

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.