About this role
About the Role The Manager, Digital Strategy & Strategic Initiatives will join Mattel Digital Studios’ Strategy team in El Segundo to help shape long-term digital roadmaps, oversee financial modeling, and drive operational efficiency across MDS units. This role partners with senior leadership to translate business challenges into actionable strategies and high-impact partnerships that propel Mattel's digital growth. What You'll Do
- Define and execute MDS’s long-term digital strategy, ensuring alignment with Mattel’s corporate priorities.
- Serve as a key liaison to senior leadership, providing insights on digital strategy, growth opportunities, and investment priorities.
- Conduct competitive intelligence, market trend analysis, and scenario planning to inform the strategic roadmap.
- Work with the Strategic Planning team to identify new growth areas, emerging business models, and expansion opportunities.
- Create and refine a multi-year MDS strategy; develop business cases for investments, partnerships, and acquisitions across brands and audiences.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, and Product to structure scalable and financially viable business models. What We're Looking For
- BA/BS degree from a top-tier university.
- 7+ years of total professional experience (5+ with an MBA) with 2+ years post-MBA or equivalent work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy.
- Track record of impact; proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
- Superior communication skills.
- Prior digital gaming industry experience (preferred). Nice to Have
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Consumer, Tech, and/or Entertainment industry experience.
- Prior digital gaming industry experience. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range USD 136,000 - 170,000 yearly.
- Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.