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 design, manufacturing, and marketing teams.
Role type
Junior Program Management Associate (Product Development)
Builds
Action figures, toys, and consumer products for global retail and e-commerce channels
Domain
Consumer Goods / Toy Manufacturing
Required skills
Project management, cross-functional team leadership, cost estimation, schedule execution, defect troubleshooting, design review, material utilization analysis, budgetary considerations
Preferred skills
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background, problem-solving, organizational skills, data entry proficiency, relationship building
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 content/features within selling price constraints
Seniority
Junior, 0-2 years experience