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Development Program Management Associate I - Vehicles

El Segundo, CALIFORNIA, usFull-time$71k–$82k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

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