Mattel

Retail

SrITProjectManagerSupplyChain

El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sr IT Project Manager - Supply Chain at Mattel. Skills: program management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. managing a portfolio of IT projects and initiatives. ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards; successful delivery of IT solutions that support our business goals; ensure compliance globally on standards; successful project delivery; IT projects meet business needs and expectations; smooth adoption of new technologies and processes

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions; Proactively identify issues, risks and develop mitigation plan

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 10 years of experience in IT project or program management, with a proven track record of successful IT program delivery in a large organization., leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate 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. , SAFe, PMI, Agile, Scrum) and IT governance frameworks (e. g. , ITIL, COBIT)., Experience in change management and the ability to drive organizational transformation., analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions., Proficiency in project management software and tools (e. g. , MS Project, JIRA, Confluence)., Experience in managing Financials / Project Budgets $3-10M +, Must have Supply Chain/ Quality Programs functional business process and technology /system implementation experience.

Nice to Have

ERP, order management implementations like SAP, Sterling, Blue Yonder are a plus., Experience with Cloud technologies and enterprise data management is a plus.

What You'll Do.

managing a portfolio of IT projects and initiatives

ensuring they are delivered on time

and to the highest quality standards

defining program objectives

overseeing project execution

facilitating change management processes

Develop and implement program management strategies

Lead cross-functional project teams

managing project timelines

Facilitate collaboration between IT and business units

running SAFe PI planning

Follow GTO SAFe Agile model for planning and execution

Proactively identify issues

risks and develop mitigation plan

Manage stakeholder communication

providing regular updates on program status

Champion change management initiatives

ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies and processes

Drive continuous improvement in IT program management practices

incorporating best practices and lessons learned into future planning

Manage program budget

ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial efficiency

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with senior leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders; Lead cross-functional project teams; Facilitate collaboration between IT and business units; working closely together always brings better results

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and influence senior executives and stakeholders; Manage stakeholder communication; providing regular updates on program status, milestones, and changes

Process & Methodology

program management, project management, SAFe, PMI, Agile, Scrum, project timelines, project budgets, resource management, risk management, stakeholder communication, change management, program budget management

Free ATS check

Applying for this Sr IT Project Manager - Supply Chain role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on SmartRecruiters

  • SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
  • Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
  • Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Mattel?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →