Job Title: PLM Transformation
Location: Hyderabad, India
Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Manager to spearhead the Future State PLM transformation initiative. This role will be responsible for assessing current-state PLM processes, gathering cross-functional business requirements, and helping define the vision and roadmap for a scalable, future-ready PLM ecosystem. The Business Analyst will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the new PLM solution aligns with enterprise objectives and supports end-to-end product lifecycle processes within CPG industry. The candidate must be willing to work on site 4 days a week in Hyderabad, during US EST time zone.
Key Responsibilities:
Current State Assessment & Gap Analysis
Lead the assessment and redesign of PLM processes to align with business objectives and technological advancements based on leading practices within CPG.
Develop and execute transformation roadmaps for the integration of FlexPLM, Windchill, ThingWorx, and 3rd party CAD systems.
Document and evaluate current PLM business processes, systems, and data flows across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams.
Identify pain points, inefficiencies, and manual dependencies in the current state.
Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to capture business needs and priorities.
Build MTIC PLM support and project team to enable future state Mattel PLM transformation program.
Future State Design & Roadmap
Work with functional leads to define future state business processes and operating models.
Develop business use cases, process flows, and capability maps to support future state definition.
Align future state capabilities with enterprise PLM vision, compliance needs, and digital transformation goals.
Requirements Management
Translate business needs into clear, testable functional and non-functional requirements for future PLM solutions.
Manage and maintain a structured backlog of business requirements, ensuring traceability through implementation.
Collaborate with PLM architects and vendors to ensure proposed solutions meet business expectations.
Testing & Validation
Support test planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation activities for future state processes.
Partner with business users to verify that new capabilities are aligned to business needs and are fit for use.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Readiness
Lead project teams in the execution of PLM transformation initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
Serve as the key business liaison between functional teams and IT/solution delivery teams.
Support organizational change management efforts through documentation, communication, and training support.
Provide input into migration, onboarding, and adoption plans for future state tools and processes.
Communication: Facilitate effective communication between offshore and onshore teams, ensuring transparency and alignment on project status, risks, and issues.
Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve technical and operational challenges to ensure smooth project execution.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or requirements.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 16+ years of experience in PLM systems analysis, implementation, and management. Proven experience with FlexPLM, Windchill, Thing Worx, and CAD systems (e.g., Creo, Solidworks, Freeform, Artios Cad). Strong background in business process analysis and system integration within the product development lifecycle.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
Cultural Awareness: Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage teams across different time zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with large-scale PLM transformation or system implementation programs within CPG/Retail industries.
Understanding digital thread, digital twin, or model-based enterprise concepts.
Exposure to Agile delivery models and tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT functions.
About Us: We are a leading organization committed to leveraging technology to drive business success. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results. Join us and be a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related discipline
- Minimum of 16+ years of experience in PLM systems analysis, implementation, and management
- Proven experience with FlexPLM, Windchill, Thing Worx, and CAD systems
- Strong background in business process analysis and system integration
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT functions
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
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What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
