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:
The Senior Director will managing the overall PMO group for the Next Gen Finance project. This senior director will also create and lead the Business Process Automation team under the Next Gen Finance project at Mattel. He/she will work closely with 15 workstream leads, regional leadership teams and the NextGen Vice President. The NextGen Finance program aims to modernize the global finance function by changing the way we work and transforming processes.
The candidate should have a solid background in Business Process Automation and leading large scale ERP implementations. The ability to create an organization, make roadmaps, and then execute. The ability quickly learn systems and the ability to translate business requirements. In addition, they should have excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and summarize decision making to executives. Experience in transformation is a plus. Experience with Business Process Automation tools. Experience with Oracle Fusion cloud for financials is a plus. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of process improvement. Lean training is a plus
What Your Impact Will Be:
- In this role, the candidate will have PMOs from the Next Gen Finance Program and will lead the overall program management.
- The candidate will prepare executive level summary presentations, identify and escalate risks, and assist in overseeing the overall budget for Next Gen Finance.
- In addition, the candidate will create an organization of world class Business Process Automation Analysts. The candidate will be part of a team that collaborates with and leads decision making with accounting, technical, and other finance and business integration teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible.
- Manage regional stakeholders, including leadership in region to assist with Business Process Automation
- Manage and execute the Lean Finance Initiative.
- Collaborate with Program Manager and Systems Implementor to understand program priorities, especially around localizations. Assist in Prioritizing decisions, risks, and issues as they arise on the project. Investigate the risks and report back to executive leadership.
- Create a roadmap and execution plan for the BPA
- Possess strong experience in Finance business functions to make sound resourcing decisions.
- Produce and present executive level presentations on BPA.
- Manage a high degree of change in a fast paced, complex, and demanding environment.
- Lead and direct work of others who do not directly report to you but whose input and cooperation is needed on the project.
- Manage in region test cycles, assisting with the coordination of resources, locations, assignments, and overall responsibility for the leading to a successful test cycle.
- This role will be the business owner of BPA influencing and making decisions about the future of the product and processes.
What We're Looking For:
- 15+ years of experience managing progressively complex and challenging projects and/or programs
- Demonstrated business acumen with well-developed planning and analytical skills, using a global perspective
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions and drive results through partnerships at all levels
- Experience leading ERP implementations and data conversion teams.
- Strong initiative and ability to bring order to ambiguity
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to drive projects to completion
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to lead complex projects from concept through to implementation
- Ability to function effectively in a highly charged executive environment, and the ability to discern when to act independently
- Experience with Oracle Fusion cloud for financials a plus
- Experience with Business Process Automation tools. (Such as Uipath, Automation Anywhere, Celonis, Conexium, etc)
- Demonstrated success managing large, cross functional teams in a very dynamic and fast paced environment
- Leadership qualities including strategic and critical thinking, relationship management, organizational skills and ability to motivate and influence others
- Successful track record working with business teams to define, develop, test and launch new processes and new programs
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) & presentation skills, including ability to tailor communication to audience to achieve desired results
- Ability to anticipate potential issues and propose mitigation plans
- Innate capability to create order out of chaos
- Experience authoring and translating business requirements
- Ability to plan, organize and proctor efficient meetings through preparation, stakeholder buy in, and guide a group towards agreed upon objectives
- Experience with analyzing complex issues and delivering appropriate solutions
- Demonstrated ability to think out of the box and generate creative solutions..
The annual base salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $230,000.
**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.
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 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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