IT Program Manager
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Company Description
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.
Job Description
Job Description/Position Title: IT Project Manager, PMO Transformation Office
Location: Hyderabad, India
Type: FTE
Reports To: IT Program Manager
Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve the enterprise PMO strategy and operating model aligned to business goals in alignment with the Global GTO PMO Office.
- Act as a change agent, championing project and portfolio discipline while promoting agility and innovation.
- Lead a team of program and project managers to deliver strategic initiatives on time, on budget, and on Business Value.
Portfolio & Program Management
- Oversee intake, planning, execution, and tracking of programs and large-scale initiatives.
- Manage enterprise-wide project portfolio ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and resource capacity.
- Implement value realization practices to track benefits, ROI, and business impact.
Governance & Standards
- Establish and enforce project management frameworks, templates, and best practices.
- Own executive-level portfolio reporting and provide insights to senior leadership for Local PMO delivery, mapping up to Global delivery, metrics, standards.
- Ensure risk management, financial tracking, and milestone governance across the portfolio.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Act as a strategic advisor to executive sponsors and stakeholders on delivery health and tradeoffs.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Technology, Finance, HR, and Business Units.
- Lead quarterly portfolio reviews and partner in AOP planning and investment prioritization.
Team Development & Leadership
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of PMO professionals.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, business value orientation, and performance excellence.
- Champion learning, development, and career growth for PMO team members.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 5 years leading a PMO or enterprise portfolio function.
- Demonstrated success managing large, cross-functional technology and business programs.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and portfolio tools (e.g., Project Online, Clarity, Smartsheet, Jira, Cognos, Anaplan).
- Experience with benefit realization frameworks, financial governance, and KPI tracking.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification required; Agile or SAFe certifications a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
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What You’ll Bring
- Strategic mindset with strong operational rigor.
- Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels, from project teams to executive leadership.
- Passion for driving business outcomes—not just project deliverables.
Additional Information
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.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
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.
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Mattel is an 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.
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