Job Abstract

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: 

As a Sr IT Project Manager, candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT projects and initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.  Candidate will work closely with senior leadership, IT teams and business stakeholders to define program objectives, oversee project execution and facilitate change management processes.  Candidate’s strategic vision and leadership will drive the successful delivery of IT solutions that support Mattel’s business goals.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Develop and implement program management strategies that align with the company’s strategic goals and operational objectives.
• Deliver large scale enterprise strategic initiatives over $500K on time and within budget.
• Lead cross functional project teams, managing project timelines, budgets and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration between IT and business units to ensure their projects meet business needs and expectations including running SAFe PI Planning and Scrum Teams as a Scrum Master.
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions for risk mitigation.
• Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on program status, milestones and changes.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT program management practices, incorporating best practices and lessons learned into future planning.
• Manage Financials for projects led which include maintaining budgets through Coupa, generating monthly and quarterly forecasts, entering monthly accruals and helping GTO Finance team with reconciliation activities.
• Work closely with project sponsors, stakeholders, cross functional teams to develop scope, deliverables, resources, planning and scheduling for new and existing initiatives
• In the additional role of RTE (Release Train Engineer) coach the ART (Application Release Train) and facilitate collaboration - apply a combination of lean and SAFe practices into the workflow for continuous delivery.
• Manage the ART flow of value, or steps used to create value for the project
• Responsible for guiding teams in an ART to complete Program Increment (PI) planning and execution.
• Serve as a liaison between product management, development and operations teams
  • Facilitate Pre PI and PI Planning Events
  • Monitor progress throughout the PI, eliminate or escalate impediments
  • Encourage teams within the ART to collaborate on certain tasks to meet goals
  • Help the ART manage and mitigate risks, such as budget and productivity issues
  • Facilitate the inspect and adapt events – report metrics on performance for the PI
  • Align with RTEs from other ARTs and STE on LST objectives

What We’re Looking For: 

• Minimum of 10 years experience in IT project or program management, with a proven track record of successful IT program delivery, preferably with e-Commerce and Toy industry experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills, ability to motivate, persuade and guide cross functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of program and project management methodologies, e.g., PMI, Agile, Scum) and IT governance frameworks, e.g., ITIL
• Change Management experience and organizational transformation
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in project management tools and software including MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Miro, Monday
• Track and monitor Program Iteration Metrics
• Experience in managing Financials/Project Budgets in $3-$10M range
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

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.

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