Development Program Management Associate I - Action Figures
Core
Manage product development projects from concept through production for action figures and toys, ensuring cost and schedule targets are met while collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
Role type
Associate Product Program Manager
Builds
Physical toy products (action figures, vehicles, dolls) for global retail and e-commerce channels
Domain
Consumer Goods / Toys
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, cost estimation, schedule execution, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, design review, manufacturing liaison, material utilization analysis
Preferred skills
Mechanical or Industrial engineering background, experience with overseas development sources, growth mindset
Technologies
Project management systems, data entry tools
Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects of varying complexity; troubleshoot production samples and suggest defect fixes; develop and maintain worldwide product schedules; review concept sketches; engineer products with external sources; analyze product design for material/method optimization; examine components for cost/value; guide teams on feature optimization within price/margin constraints
Seniority
Entry-level (0-2 years experience)