Project Manager CA

MATJP00003585
Project Manager
Location : 333 Continental Blvd, El Segundo CA90245
Duration : 12 Months
Description:
We're looking for people who are up for the challenge of honoring a seventy-five year legacy by making their own mark in new frontiers. If being part of a remarkable transformation energizes you, you're in the right place. We need pioneers, inventors, designers and entrepreneurs of all kinds.
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, entertain, 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.
Project Manager to maintain and optimize our resource loaded Microsoft project plan for the NextGen Finance Program:
Opportunity:
This candidate will have the opportunity to work on a multi-year Oracle Cloud Finance implementation with several seasoned program managers. This Project Manager position will play a critical role in managing our project plan in Microsoft Project Server, including optimizing and maintaining our resource-loaded project plan, tracking over 250 resources and 3,000+ tasks, assisting workstream leads with understanding the tasks assigned to their team. He/She will work closely with the Project Management Office, 15 functional workstream leads, the Systems Implementation Partner, and the NextGen Finance Program Manager. There is an opportunity to take on more project management functions based on skillset and performance.
To excel in this role, you should have a solid background in project management processes and tools, as well as excellent communication skills. Deep experience using Microsoft Project to manage a large project with hundreds of resources is essential. Experience managing a resource-loaded project plan for large projects is essential. Experience with large system implementations and a strong understanding of finance functions will be important. Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is highly desired, and experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud for financials is a plus. Experience with the Jira Ceptah bridge is also a plus.
The NextGen Finance program aims to modernize our global finance function by transitioning to the Oracle Fusion cloud financials solution. This program includes 24 conversions, 270+ integrations with approximately 40 internal and external systems and partners, and 150+ custom reports that will support 800+ business users. Mattel operates in 35 countries and sells products in over 150 countries.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Project Plan Management:
o Manage and optimize our Microsoft Project-based resource-loaded project plan, which includes 3,000+ tasks, 300+ business and IT resources, and spans multiple years. Experience in resource leveling processes.
o Track task completion and remaining work for all tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
Resource Management & Analysis:
o Collaborate with the Program Manager, System Implementor, and Workstream Leads to analyze future resource capacity and part-time resource availability, identifying potential scheduling conflicts.
Program Collaboration:
o Work closely with the Program Manager and Systems Implementor to understand program priorities, decisions, risks, and issues, applying this knowledge to resource optimization planning.
Finance & SDLC Knowledge:
o Apply an understanding of finance business functions (e.g., Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Financial Planning, Controllership) and end-to-end processes (e.g., Order to Cash, Record to Report, Plan to Perform) to make informed scheduling decisions.
o Utilize knowledge of SDLC key activities (e.g., testing, conversions, integrations, reporting, change management, training, and support) to manage project timelines effectively.
Reporting & Communication:
o Leverage Mattel's PM methodologies, tools, and templates to produce and present reports on resource capacity, schedule conflicts, resolution options, and escalation of risks/issues as needed.
Change Management:
o Manage a high degree of change in a fast-paced, complex, and demanding environment, ensuring all adjustments are well-coordinated and effectively communicated.
What We're Looking For:
7+ years of experience managing progressively complex and challenging projects and/or programs.
Demonstrated project management experience within formal SDLC processes and methodologies such as PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Project, particularly in resource planning and loading.
Strong understanding of finance business functions (e.g., Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Financial Planning, Controllership) and end-to-end processes (e.g., Order to Cash, Record to Report, Plan to Perform).
Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence; experience with Jira Ceptah bridge is a plus.
Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud for financials is a plus.
Experience with large, global system implementations involving globally dispersed project resources.
Leadership qualities including strategic and critical thinking, relationship management, organizational skills, and the ability to motivate and influence others.
Flexibility to quickly change direction to ensure that highest priority items are completed on time.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
Ability to anticipate potential issues and propose effective mitigation plans.
Innate capability to create order out of chaos.
Experience analyzing complex issues and delivering appropriate solutions.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and generate innovative solutions.
What It's Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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:
Client is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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