Sr IT Project Manager - Supply Chain

About the role

As an Enterprise IT Program Manager, you 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. You will work closely with senior leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to define program objectives, oversee project execution, and facilitate change management processes. Your strategic vision and leadership will drive the successful delivery of IT solutions that support our business goals. The program will implement capabilities for Mattel to enable Quality Program to ensure compliance globally on standards What Your Impact Will Be: Develop and implement program management strategies that align with the company's strategic goals and operational objectives. 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 IT projects meet business needs and expectations including running SAFe PI planning, and Scrum Teams. Follow GTO SAFe Agile model for planning and execution. Proactively identify issues, risks and develop mitigation plan by working closely with Project team. Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on program status, milestones, and changes. Champion change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies and processes within the organization. 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. Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfol

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 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.
• Strong 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.
• Strong 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.
• ERP, order management implementations like SAP, Sterling, Blue Yonder are a plus.
• Experience with Cloud technologies and enterprise data management is a plus.
• 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.

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