Director, Strategy & Operations (Consumer Products)

TL;DR

Director, Strategy & Operations (Consumer Products): Driving alignment, execution, and operational excellence across the Consumer Products & Experiences organization with an accent on strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and executive enablement. Focus on translating business priorities into actionable plans and streamlining operating rhythms to improve organizational efficiency.

Location: El Segundo, California

Salary: $162,000 – $244,000 Yearly

Company

A leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of iconic brand portfolios including Barbie and Hot Wheels.

What you will do

• Lead strategic planning and execution processes to ensure alignment between priorities, timelines, and business goals.
• Manage high-priority strategic initiatives end-to-end, from initial framing and planning through to delivery.
• Build and manage scalable operating cadences, including leadership meetings, business reviews, and quarterly planning.
• Partner with senior executives to translate complex operational work into clear executive-level narratives and presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional approvals and workflows across Brand, Product Development, Licensing, and Legal teams.
• Support organizational transformation by streamlining workflows and clarifying ownership to improve execution consistency.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, program management, or consulting.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives within complex, matrixed global organizations.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and driving enterprise-level operating rhythms.
• Strong financial and analytical fluency, including KPI management and business case development.
• Exceptional executive communication and storytelling abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience in consumer products, entertainment, licensing, retail, or media.
• Familiarity with global brand organizations and franchise-driven businesses.
• Experience managing external partners, agencies, vendors, or strategic alliances.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs and comprehensive benefits.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on creativity and belonging.
• Opportunity to work with one of the world's most iconic brand portfolios.
• Performance-driven environment that values innovation and accountability.