Mattel

toy and family entertainment

SrITProjectManagerPLM

El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sr IT Project Manager - PLM at Mattel. Skills: PLM system implementation, IT project management, program leadership, stakeholder management, team management. Lead and oversee the implementation of PLM system. Lead the end-to-end implementation of a global PLM system”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring alignment with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business goals, timelines, and budgets; ensure project success; driving timely and effective delivery; define program objectives and deliverables; ensure technical and delivery excellence across the team; maintain project momentum and stability; Ensure the PLM solution meets engineering, regulatory, and business requirements; minimize operational disruption; long-term success; focus on cost efficiency, transparency, and return on investment; Ensure optimal utilization of internal and external resources across project phases

Industry & Context.

toy and family entertainment
Problems you'll solve

propose actionable mitigation plans; Drive resolution strategies to maintain project momentum and stability

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, 15+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with a focus on PLM implementations, Demonstrated success managing global or multi-site PLM initiatives, Deep knowledge of PLM platforms and integrations with CAD, ERP, and MES systems, Experience with product development processes, regulatory compliance (e.g. , FDA, ISO), and engineering change management, understanding of digital thread concepts and product data governance, Delivery expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies, Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to Have

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e. g. , PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL)

What You'll Do.

Lead and oversee the implementation of PLM system

Lead the end-to-end implementation of a global PLM system

Serve as the primary point of contact for all PLM program-related activities

Deliver integrated capabilities supporting the entire product lifecycle

Develop comprehensive project plans

Coordinate with cross-functional teams

Manage and lead multiple concurrent PLM workstreams

Collaborate with executive leadership

and regulatory stakeholders

Build and lead a high-performing project team

Provide mentorship and direction

Identify and proactively manage risks

and interdependencies

Drive resolution strategies

Ensure the PLM solution meets engineering

and business requirements

Oversee system integration with CAD

Develop and implement change management strategies

Facilitate end-user training and continuous engagement

Manage program financials

Ensure optimal utilization of internal and external resources

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, manufacturing, IT, and external vendors; Collaborate with executive leadership, product development, quality, and regulatory stakeholders; Build and lead a high-performing project team, including internal staff, contractors, systems integrators, and third-party consultants; 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 and our collective capabilities is our superpower

Communication Scope

Communicate project status, dependencies, and risks to senior stakeholders; Exceptional communication skills

Process & Methodology

IT project management, PLM program implementation, project planning, milestones, resource allocation, risk management, contingency strategies, stakeholder management, team management, issue management, budget management, resource utilization, Waterfall, Agile, hybrid methodologies

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