Project Manager GRC

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 Team:

The Opportunity: 

The Sr.  IT Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives that safeguard the company’s brand, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance enterprise risk maturity. This role combines strategic project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and financial stewardship—managing budgets ranging from $3 million to $10 million across multiple global programs. 

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, product safety compliance, and risk governance within the toy and consumer products industry, driving initiatives that align with the company’s core values of safety, ethics, and innovation. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Project Leadership 

• Lead enterprise-level GRC programs from planning through delivery, managing complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. 

• Oversee project budgets between $3M and $10M, ensuring cost efficiency, resource optimization, and ROI alignment with business objectives. 

• Establish project roadmaps, allocate resources, and monitor progress against milestones, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards. 

• Partner with global teams in Product Development, Supply Chain, Legal, IT, and Sustainability to embed risk and compliance frameworks into daily operations. 

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Oversight 

• Support enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with internal policies and external regulations such as CPSC, ASTM F963, EN71, REACH, RoHS, GDPR, and CCPA. 

• Manage the design and implementation of control systems, risk mitigation strategies, and audit readiness activities. 

• Facilitate risk assessments, policy rollouts, and remediation plans across multiple regions. 

• Serve as a key liaison during internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and continuous improvement in compliance posture. 

Financial & Resource Management 

• Develop and maintain annual GRC project budgets within the $3–$10 million range. 

• Monitor financial performance, forecast expenditures, and ensure alignment with corporate cost control guidelines. 

• Lead vendor and partner management processes—negotiating contracts, evaluating proposals, and ensuring delivery excellence within financial parameters. 

• Report regularly on budget utilization, project ROI, and cost-saving initiatives to executive leadership. 

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication 

• Prepare executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and board-facing reports summarizing program health, risk posture, and budget performance. 

• Communicate project goals, risks, and achievements clearly across all levels of the organization, from operational teams to senior executives. 

• Build strong partnerships with compliance, finance, and business unit leaders to ensure alignment of governance objectives with strategic priorities. 

Technology & Process Optimization 

• Drive implementation and adoption of GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, or similar systems. 

• Identify opportunities for automation, process simplification, and enhanced data analytics within compliance and risk reporting workflows. 

• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence across GRC functions. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
   

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.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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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