Sr Manager Engagement & Enablement Ops

Sr Manager Engagement & Enablement Ops Full-time Location: California - El Segundo Company: Mattel Sales Corp. Compensation: USD 148000 - USD 186000 - yearly Company Description 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. Job Description The Opportunity: The Senior Manager, Partnerships Enablement is responsible for developing and operationalizing the frameworks, tools, and processes that enable best-in-class execution across Mattel's brand partnerships and strategic alliances portfolio. This position sits within the Brand Partnerships team and works in close partnership with Global Brand and Consumer Products & Experiences to ensure that collaborations are strategically aligned, brand-right, and executed with excellence. The role serves as a key connector across functions—translating brand and franchise priorities into actionable guidance for partners and internal stakeholders. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization and drive consistency, quality, and speed across a diverse portfolio of collaborations. What Your Impact Will Be: Strategic Enablement & Program Leadership Lead the development and evolution of enablement strategies supporting Mattel's brand partnerships and strategic alliances Build scalable frameworks and repeatable playbooks to support collaboration execution across brands and categories Translate Global Brand strategies and franchise priorities into clear, actionable guidance for partners and internal teams Partnership Lifecycle & Execution Excellence Design and implement structured onboarding for new brand partners and collaborators Define and standardize key milestones across the partnership lifecycle, including concept development, co-creation, launch planning, and in-market execution Identify execution gaps and implement solutions to improve speed-to-market and overall partnership impact Brand Stewardship & Collaboration Governance Partner with Global Brand to ensure all collaborations authentically reflect brand DNA, positioning, and storytelling Develop guidelines and governance frameworks that reinforce brand integrity while enabling creative, culturally relevant partnerships Support priority and high-visibility partnerships with tailored enablement and execution support Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with Consumer Products & Experiences, Global Brand, Legal and Finance to align partner initiatives with enterprise priorities Ensure partners are equipped with the right assets, insights, and timelines to execute effectively Serve as a central point of coordination across internal and external stakeholders Tools, Systems & Partner Experience Oversee development and maintenance of centralized partnership resources (e.g., toolkits, guidelines, asset libraries) Drive adoption and optimization of partner-facing systems and collaboration tools Enhance the overall partner experience through improved communication, clarity, and access to resources Performance Management & Insights Define and track KPIs related to partnership performance, execution quality, and enablement effectiveness Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks,