Senior Licensing Systems Lead

Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel Sales Corp. in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Sr Manager to lead the Franchise Finance Licensing Operations team. You will own day-to-day project governance for Mattel Licensing Systems (RightsLogic, MyMediaBox, Malibu), manage cross-functional stakeholders, and drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes system integration, close collaboration with finance and licensing partners, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in data analysis and project management, strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Prior project management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or programs with multiple business, technology, and vendor stakeholders.
• General knowledge of accounting practices preferred.
• Experience working with financial data, financial operations, royalty systems, or close processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Media, Licensing or Consumer Products is helpful.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong business software application knowledge.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and work independently.
• Proactive mindset with ability to provide creative solutions to complex problems.
• Leader as well as team player.
• Detail-orientated with an ability to see the big picture and work on cross-divisional projects with many stakeholders.
• Manages diverse projects and assignments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and document specifications for the enhancement of Mattel Systems.
• Manage Implementation Projects for new businesses and enhancement requests which include: Collect and create requirements; Collaborate with vendor to determine best approach for customizations; Handle complex support questions from internal and external parties; Write Use Cases and Test Scripts; Oversee the testing of new releases and approve release to end users; Provide sign-off proposals and obtain budget approval.
• Lead planning, coordination and execution of projects, with a clear focus on timelines and communication in a dynamic environment
• Oversee monthly and quarterly system close process
• Oversee system integrations, partner with team to resolve any failures until completion
• Provide ongoing support to Clients by troubleshooting issues, identifying and implementing long-term solutions, and short-term resolutions if necessary
• Offer clear support pathways for internal teams and external licensees, with documented ownership and service expectations
• Identify recurring pain points and recommend processes, configuration, training, or policy improvements based on business value and implementation effort
• Troubleshoot issues, prepare reconciliations, variance and exception analysis, data validation, control evidence, to support validation of financial data
• Prepare training documentation and lead webinars for training both internal and external Licensees
• Educate our users regarding capabilities of the system, and guide them to a solution that substantially meets their needs, and requires minimum customization
• Evaluate improvements in process based on technology solutions
• Develop metrics and reporting to show adoption and usage
• Oversee 1 associate manager that manages day-to-day support and administration
• Define decision rights and handoffs so analysts and administrators remain accountable clear governance
• Lead, coach, and develop assigned team members across systems operations, analytics, reporting, and administration

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Vendor management

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Tools

RightsLogic

MyMediaBox

Malibu

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Mattel Sales Corp. in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Sr Manager to lead the Franchise Finance Licensing Operations team. You will own day-to-day project governance for Mattel Licensing Systems (RightsLogic, MyMediaBox, Malibu), manage cross-functional stakeholders, and drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes system integration, close collaboration with finance and licensing partners, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in data analysis and project management, strong