Manager, Corporate Strategy

The Team

The Strategy and Corporate Development team is a small and elite team responsible for Mattel’s overall corporate strategy. Their day‑to‑day responsibilities include strategic planning, M&A and corporate development, and strategic projects.

Mattel is currently seeking a Manager to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this high‑performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel.

This position offers:

• Significant opportunity for impact through shaping Mattel’s corporate strategy and leading and supporting key strategic priorities across the company.
• Access to Mattel’s executive leadership team and partnership with senior executives to drive business impact.
• Exposure across the organization through cross‑functional projects including marketing, sales, finance, supply chain, digital, and studios teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Accelerated career growth and a positive work environment.

• Work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and broader leadership team to shape Mattel’s corporate strategy and lead the annual strategic planning process.
• Partner closely with senior executives across the company on critical strategic projects, including leading cross‑functional teams to realize business impact.
• Support key M&A and corporate development priorities across the company.

• BA / BS degree from a top‑tier university.
• 7+ years of total professional experience (5+ with an MBA) with 2+ years of 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.

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Consumer, Tech, and / or Entertainment industry experience.

Pay range is indicative of the projected hiring range. Base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills, and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.