Associate Privacy Program Manager

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 Opportunity: 

The Associate Privacy Program Manager supports the continued improvement, expansion, and maturation of the Mattel’s global privacy program. This role works closely with privacy attorneys and the broader legal, compliance and technology organizations to help operationalize regulatory requirements, enhance program consistency, and strengthen audit-ready compliance capabilities.

Reporting to the Head Privacy Counsel within the Law Department, this individual will contribute to ongoing efforts to evolve and standardize privacy compliance processes across the U.S. and key international jurisdictions, including the EU, UK, LATAM, and APAC. The Associate Privacy Program Manager will play an important execution-focused role, helping ensure that regulatory requirements are translated into clear workflows, tracked deliverables, and well-documented outcomes.

This role is well-suited for a program manager with strong organizational and execution skills, working knowledge of privacy regulations, and experience partnering with legal, technical, and operational teams in a fast-paced technology environment.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support the continued evolution of Mattel’s global privacy compliance program, adapting departmental priorities and working with available resources to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other international laws.
• Oversee the privacy review process, including initial privacy assessment, privacy impact assessment (PIA) and data protection impact assessment (DPIA) processes, developing scalable methodologies, tools, and templates to enhance operational efficiency and risk management.
• Own and organize data mapping work within TrustArc privacy management software, including gathering information from business stakeholders to ensure timely completion of impact assessments.
• Track Data Protection Agreements and vendor related privacy requirements.
• Supervise the Privacy Office teammate responsible for the privacy review intake process, task tracking, and meeting coordination.
• Recommend and implement best practices to address identified risks and compliance gaps, balancing privacy requirements with business needs.
• Develop and maintain privacy documentation, notices, and templates.
• Identify opportunities to enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external entities, including vendors, self-regulatory bodies, and outside counsel, to advance Mattel’s privacy strategy and reputation as an industry leader.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in privacy and data protection, with demonstrated expertise in conducting privacy reviews and interpreting and applying global privacy frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and processes with limited oversight.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to explain privacy risk and strategy to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, develop pragmatic solutions, and adapt priorities to meet organizational objectives.
• Business acumen with a proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Certifications and experience:

• One or more IAPP certifications; CIPM a plus
• Experience with privacy technology tools, data mapping, and compliance platforms; TrustArc a plus.
• Experience using AI tools to build efficiencies into processes.
• Experience integrating privacy principles into product development, marketing, and digital ecosystems.

*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. 

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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.

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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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