Mattel
toy and family entertainment
ManagerIT-ED&A
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“Manager IT - ED&A at Mattel. Skills: data integration, analytics initiatives, cloud-native data platforms, data architecture, leading engineering teams, data solutions, delivery cycles, data engineering. Integrating data from diverse enterprise systems. Building and optimizing the data warehouse platform”
What You'll Achieve.
enable data-driven decision-making; power analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning initiatives; high-quality and timely execution of strategic data programs; support enterprise-wide self-service analytics; automate data ingestion, transformation, and delivery; support self-service analytics and strategic decision-making; drive business outcomes; fostering their professional growth and development; enable advanced insights
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of experience with data platforms, cloud services (e. g. , GC< AWS, Azure), big data technologies, 5+ years leading complex data integration or analytics solution delivery in a cloud environment, Proven leadership in building and managing high-performing, distributed project teams across multiple regions, proficiency in data warehousing, ETL/ELT, data integration, analytics tools, Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels
Nice to Have
Industry experience in Retail, Media, or Consumer Products is preferred, Working knowledge of AI/ML, LLMs, or agentic AI system design is a plus
What You'll Do.
Integrating data from diverse enterprise systems
Building and optimizing the data warehouse platform
Building robust ETL/ELT pipelines
business-ready datasets
Enforcing data quality
and governance standards
Leveraging orchestration tools
Lead and manage the data engineering team
Own project portfolios
and delivery roadmaps
Manage data migration and transformation efforts
Oversee development of analytics capabilities
and AI/ML-enabled data products
Support the implementation of AI-powered data and analytics solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including data analysts, product owners, and BI developers; Partner with Enterprise Architecture; Provide mentorship and guidance to team members; Present data architecture, roadmap, plans, status, and risk to various stakeholders including leadership management; Partner with data governance and quality teams; Work closely with the ED&A Sr. Manager or Tower lead; Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals; working closely together always brings better results; Partnership is our process
Communication Scope
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels; Present data architecture, roadmap, plans, status, and risk to various stakeholders including leadership management
Process & Methodology
project portfolios, budgets, delivery roadmaps, resource allocation, timelines, risk mitigation, managing end-to-end delivery cycles, ensuring the successful execution of large-scale data engineering projects, meeting deadlines and budget requirements
Full Job 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. The Team As part of the Global Technology Organization, the Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) team enables data-driven decision-making across all Mattel business units. We design and manage cloud-native data platforms, build scalable data pipelines, and deliver curated datasets that power analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning initiatives. Delivery Manager – ED &A Delivery Lead ENTERPRISE DATA & ANALYTICS Our ED&A Delivery function ensures high-quality and timely execution of strategic data programs across the enterprise. Key responsibilities include: * Integrating data from diverse enterprise systems such as ERP, E-commerce, Order Management, CRM, and operational platforms into a centralized cloud-based data warehouse. * Building and optimizing the data warehouse platform to support enterprise-wide self-service analytics. * Building robust ETL/ELT pipelines that automate data ingestion, transformation, and delivery using modern frameworks. * Delivering curated, business-ready datasets to support self-service analytics and strategic decision-making. * Enforcing data quality, testing, and governance standards across the data ecosystem. * Leveraging orchestration tools like Airflow or Cloud Composer for reliable pipeline scheduling and execution. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams including data analysts, product owners, and BI developers to align solutions with business objectives. The Opport
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