Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter · 2 days ago
Director Project Management Global Quality, Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Sustainability/Social Impact
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expMattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company, and they are seeking a Director to lead their Project Management Office. This role combines enterprise PMO leadership with strategic business planning and operational excellence, focusing on ensuring quality and regulatory compliance while fostering sustainability adoption across the organization.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Evaluate and identify project management tools to support the team, conduct training, and challenge ways of working to support innovation and excellence in execution
Qualification
Required
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
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 growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
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
Preferred
Experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred; the toys/games industry is highly desired
Benefits
Competitive total pay programs
Comprehensive benefits
Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter consists of over 300 members working to advance philanthropy through education, advocacy, research, and certification programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase