Sr IT Project Manager - Audit and Compliance

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 an Enterprise IT Project/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 Audit and Compliance capabilities, features, and projects for Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Primarily responsible for completing audit engagement assignments with minimal supervision. The Audit Project Manager is expected to:
 

• Understand and identify the full range of risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology, evaluate control design adequacy in complex business processes, perform control testing, and document work performed in conformance with internal audit methodology.
• Ensure audit issues are well-defined, root causes are identified, and recommendations for improved controls and processes are communicated to management
• Lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of regulatory compliance audits based on identified risks
• Contact with management regarding audit scope, status, and findings
• Responsible for meeting time and staffing budgets for assigned audits
• Objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control
• Efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed
• Prepare work papers that accurately document work performed and support conclusions
• Adhere to Departmental policies and guidelines
• Conduct findings follow up validation
• Identify Scope, Schedule, Budget required to remediate Audit, Compliance issues working with Cross Functional SMEs, Leads, Stakeholders
• Establish and implement reporting framework for tracking / monitoring / improvement audit, compliance metrics for GTO.
• 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 as a Scrum Master.
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions to mitigate risks.
• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration preferred or equivalent years of experience. 
• 10+ years project / program management experience with a proven track record of successful IT program delivery
• 7+ years related auditing/audit remediation experience
• Relevant financial services industry knowledge (Regulatory Compliance & Operations)
• Thorough understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
• 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., PMI, Agile, Scrum) and IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• 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, Trello).
• Experience in managing Financials / Project Budgets $3-10M+
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $185,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

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.

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 collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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