IT Project Manager for Audit and Compliance

3 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States Mattel Full time
Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Primarily responsible for completing audit engagement assignments with minimal supervision.
  • 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
Qualifications:
  • 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.
Compensation:

$156,000-$156,000 per year

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.

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.


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