Development Program Management Associate I - Vehicles
Core
Manage projects from concept through production for toys and consumer products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cost and schedule targets are met.
Role type
Associate Program Manager (Product Development)
Builds
Toys, consumer products, and related experiences for global retail and e-commerce channels
Domain
Consumer goods / Toy manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, cross-functional team leadership, cost estimation, schedule execution, product design analysis, defect troubleshooting, data entry
Preferred skills
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background, problem-solving, relationship-building
Technologies
Systems and 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; work with external development sources; analyze product design for material/method optimization; examine components for cost and value; guide cross-functional teams on content/features within price constraints.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC