Lead Dev Program Mgmt Assoc

Mattel Brick Shop is seeking a Lead Development Program Manager to drive the successful execution of new product development programs from concept through production. Based at our Monterrey manufacturing facility and reporting to the Senior Director of Product Development in Montreal, Canada, this role will lead cross-functional teams to ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and ready for a successful production launch.As the primary program management lead for the Monterrey Product Development team, you will work closely with Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, and global partners to ensure seamless execution and successful industrialization of new products.What You’ll Do: Lead multiple global product development programs from concept through production launch.Build and manage integrated project plans, ensuring key milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables are achieved.Coordinate cross-functional teams across Mexico, Canada, Asia, and external suppliers to drive flawless project execution.Drive issue resolution and proactively manage risks related to design, tooling, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product readiness.Ensure readiness for key development milestones, including prototype builds, Engineering Pilot (EP), Final Engineering Pilot (FEP), tooling qualification, and production launch.Partner with Manufacturing and Operations teams to successfully transition new products into the Monterrey manufacturing facility.Provide clear project status, risk assessments, and recovery plans to senior leadership and key stakeholders.