Manager, Data and Advanced Analytics

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team: Product Quality Analytics (PQA)

The Product Quality Analytics team operates within the Global Quality, Safety, Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance organization and provides data, analytics, insights, and data-driven decision support across Mattel brands.

The team is responsible for delivering trusted reporting, interactive dashboards, and advanced analytics that help the organization understand product performance, consumer feedback, safety trends, and risk indicators. These insights support product development, corrective action effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring Mattel delivers the highest-quality products to consumers worldwide.

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is looking for a Manager of Analytics to join the Product Quality Analytics team within the Global Quality organization. This role is responsible for building and scaling a trusted, centralized analytics ecosystem that seamlessly connects data foundation, self-service reporting, and advanced analytics to support decision-making across the Quality organization.

The Manager of Analytics will lead the development and application of advanced analytics, AI, and data science solutions to proactively identify trends, mitigate risk, and improve product quality, safety, and consumer satisfaction. This role plays a key leadership position in establishing a best-in-class analytics platform, developing team capability, and expanding the organization’s ability to deliver actionable, forward-looking insights.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, innovative team that is modernizing analytics to advance Mattel’s quality mission and long-term business success.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

This is a high-impact leadership role with direct influence on how quality data and insights are used across the organization. The Manager of Analytics will:

• Establish and maintain a trusted, centralized analytics environment that delivers accurate, consistent, and governed data
• Enable self-service reporting and interactive dashboards that empower stakeholders to make informed, timely decisions
• Lead the development of advanced analytics, predictive models, and AI-driven insights to proactively identify quality and safety risks
• Drive automation and analytical innovation to improve efficiency and insight scalability
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for Quality, Safety, Design, and Product Development partners
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team capable of delivering best-in-class outcomes

This role enables the Product Quality Analytics team to be forward-thinking, proactive, and insight-driven, directly contributing to improved consumer satisfaction and product excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in analytics, data science, or related analytical disciplines
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing analytics teams
• Proven experience building and scaling centralized analytics or data platforms
• Experience applying advanced analytics, predictive modeling, AI, or data science techniques to business problems
• Strong expertise in self-service BI, dashboarding, and data visualization best practices
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Google BigQuery)
• Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical solutions
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development, and team growth
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic initiatives with operational delivery
• Curiosity, data passion, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Clear, confident communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however 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. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. 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.

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