Key Responsibilities:

Governance and Leadership: Support establishing and ongoing management of clear structures and models (such as leadership councils, steering committees, and working groups) with defined roles and responsibilities related to sustainability oversight and operationalization. Strategy and Alignment: Coordinate activities across teams and identify opportunities to integrate sustainability and social impact-related impacts, risks, and opportunities into decision-making, similar to financial or strategic considerations. Ensure projects are aligned with the company’s strategic goals and support Mattel’s performance across several sustainability indicators. Operations and Processes: Oversee a holistic work plan, manage risks and dependencies, and adopt project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to include sustainability practices (e.g., incorporating at each stage gate). Identify and incorporate key elements of successful program management such as RACI matrices, change management models, implementation task timelines, etc. Establish an intake process for new rules and regulations that present modifications to the current regulatory landscape, analyze the impact of those changes, and establish the appropriate project setup to incorporate those changes into the future environment, in partnership with government affairs, legal, finance, and regulatory compliance colleagues. Resource Allocation: Support allocating resources to projects with the most significant positive impact on goals and better business outcomes. Support ongoing business case development and projection updates. Measurement and Continuous Review: Track and report regularly on project contributions using specific metrics and KPIs, and update strategies and projects regularly to maintain alignment with organizational goals and respond to new sustainability challenges/requirements. Communications and Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare high-quality materials for project status updates, committee meetings, and other forums. Build and maintain excellent relationships with the key stakeholders, representing a credible point of contact for each project team. Identify efficiencies and remove redundancies in stakeholder engagement to prevent oversaturation across multiple touchpoints. Training, Innovation, and Technologies: Evaluate and identify project management tools to support the team, conduct training, and challenge ways of working to support innovation and excellence in execution. What Your Impact Will Be: Champion enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by leading a high-performing global Project Management Office (PMO) Enable executive decision-making through transparent, data-driven portfolio management and capital planning Serve as a trusted advisor and chief of staff, driving alignment between strategic vision and operational execution Streamline complex cross-functional initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of high-impact projects Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization through process optimization and change leadership Cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration while mentoring the next generation of project leaders Build and scale organizational project management capabilities to support growth and transformation in a fast-paced consumer goods environment Influence at all levels to remove roadblocks and accelerate business outcomes

What We’re Looking For: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred 10+ years of experience in senior project management roles, with 5+ years of leadership experience working within or directly supporting quality, regulatory, or sustainability teams Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Agile certifications required Demonstrated track record managing large-scale, complex projects ($5M+) Strong collaboration, teamwork, and relationship-building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization Experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred; the toys/games industry is highly desired Demonstrated ability to communicate recommendations or processes succinctly and effectively Positive and resilient attitude, organized, and detail-oriented Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships Proven ability to influence without direct authority Ability to provide business insights and present data/communicate strategy in a business-relevant and compelling way Experience with strategy development and implementation Comfort with ambiguity and an ability to adapt to evolving priorities Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with project management software and methodologies Strong data analysis capabilities and business intelligence experience Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, modeling, and financial analysis Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Experience with SmartSheets or other project management software Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

The annual base salary range for this position is between $190,000 and $215,000.

**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. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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.