Sr IT Project Manager - Payroll Systems

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

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with expertise in finance systems to lead the successful delivery of technology initiatives across Oracle Fusion, Workday, and other key finance applications (such as payroll, accounting, compliance, procurement, and reporting systems). This role will manage supporting initiatives to stabilize a large-scale finance transformation program, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure that solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Mattel’s strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise finance platforms, payroll systems, and project management methodologies, combined with excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage and deliver large-scale finance system initiatives, focusing on Oracle Fusion, Workday, Dayforce Payroll and other finance applications.
• Understand the large finance system transformation project to be able to lead supporting, deferred activities to further stabilize system.
• Define project roadmaps, scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with Finance, HR, IT, and external partners.
• Drive system integration and process improvements across finance operations (general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, procurement, compliance, reporting).
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities, bridging finance, payroll, HR, and IT functions.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies, proactively resolving issues to maintain project success.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and regulatory requirements in finance and payroll systems.
• Build strong partnerships with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure strategic outcomes.
• Promote best practices in project management (Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid models) while fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Leverage reporting and analytics tools (e.g., JIRA dashboards) to track progress, risks, and financial metrics.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 12+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 5+ years managing finance systems projects.
• Proven track record in Oracle Fusion, Workday (Payroll/Finance integrations), and other enterprise finance applications.
• Knowledge of Dayforce Payroll implementation and support is a plus.
• Strong understanding of finance processes (GL, payroll, AP, AR, procurement, reporting, and compliance).
• Experience in delivering transformation programs within Corporate Applications for large multinational organizations.
• Excellent executive communication skills to present program objectives, risks, and decisions clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, manage stakeholders, and drive results in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools; certifications such as PMP, Agile Scrum Master, or SAFe are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets with successful track record of delivery within acceptable variance.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with finance-related SaaS/cloud applications beyond Oracle Fusion and Workday.
• Strong understanding of compliance, audit, and financial control processes.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators.
• Knowledge of reporting, analytics, and financial automation tools.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and e