Solutions Architect

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:
The Consumer Marketing Data & Analytics team supports and manages the implementation of technology initiatives supporting the company’s portfolio of multi-brand, and multi-national consumer-facing digital experiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with cross-functional, multi-project teams to ensure solutions are delivered on-time and on budget in accordance with the defined scope, timeline and budget. The Solution Architect is also responsible for applying technical, theoretical and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while building positive professional relationships with stakeholders, vendors and project team members.

The Opportunity: 

As a Solutions Architect for Consumer Marketing Data & Analytics at Mattel, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering state-of-the-art data and analytics solutions to our clients. You will work closely with our internal teams and technology partners to develop comprehensive and scalable marketing data and analytics solutions. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving marketing technology landscape.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

1. Solution Design: Develop high-level solution architectures that align with clients' marketing objectives and business goals. Create detailed technical specifications and designs for complex data and analytics projects.
2. Client Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their specific marketing data and analytics requirements. Collaborate with clients to ensure the successful delivery of tailored solutions.
3. Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight for a team of data engineers to implement cutting-edge consumer marketing solutions.
4. Technology Evaluation: Stay current with the latest marketing data and analytics technologies, tools, and best practices. Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance our solution offerings.
5. Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce best practices for quality assurance, testing, and documentation to ensure the reliability and accuracy of marketing data and analytics solutions.
6. Collaboration: Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and development teams to align on business strategies and provide input on product development and enhancements.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, data engineering, or related roles with a focus on marketing data and analytics.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering consumer marketing data and analytics solutions for enterprise clients.
• Strong knowledge of data management, ETL processes, data warehousing, and analytics platforms.
• Expertise in marketing analytics tools and technologies, including but not limited to Google Analytics, Blueconic, Klaviyo, etc.
• Knowledge of performance marketing concepts such as targeting & segmentation, real-time optimization, A/B testing, attribute modeling, etc.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $112,000.00 and $165,000.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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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