Mattel

Principal Solution Architect - PLM

Mattel$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years in software development and architecture; 3+ years in a senior architecture role.
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP and Oracle Fusion.
  • Proven capability in implementing PLM, PIM, and Product MDM systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of integration technologies and tools, including Confluent KAFKA and Oracle's products.

Responsibilities

  • Architect comprehensive solutions for complex product development projects.
  • Document design elements like dependencies and integrated systems across multiple portfolios.
  • Define and uphold architecture blueprints and technical roadmaps for various products.
  • Foster technical innovation and best practices in system performance and security.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business goals with technical designs.
  • Perform architecture reviews and conduct impact assessments of systems.
  • Lead POCs and assessments for new products and integrations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Competitive pay programs.
  • Resources to support career development and employee empowerment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Solution Architect with a strong background in product development to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and innovative technology solutions. This role bridges business strategy and technical execution, driving architecture decisions and guiding engineering teams through the full product lifecycle.

What Your Impact Will Be:
  • Architect end-to-end solutions for complex product development initiatives that meet business goals and technical requirements.
  • Document design documents with component relationships, dependencies at a cross-portfolio level, integrations, logical data model, etc. on platforms like Windchill, Oracle, OCI, GCP, etc.
  • Define and maintain architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and solution patterns across multiple products.
  • Drive technical innovation and best practices in system design, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into scalable technical designs.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis of new or existing systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks to support product development.
  • Act as a key contributor to long-term product and platform strategies, aligning with business and enterprise architecture goals.
  • Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technical feasibility assessments for new product ideas or integrations.


Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead architect role.
  • Deep experience with cloud platforms (GCP and Oracle Fusion) and microservices architecture.
  • Strong expertise and having done multiple implementations of PLM, PIM and Product MDMs - to be able to architect a composable, flexible Product Management stack
  • Strong Knowledge in following Technical Areas -
    • integrations with Confluent KAFKA, GCP & GBQ, Oracle OCI, etc.
    • Oracle platforms:
      • Oracle Agile PLM
      • Oracle ERP
      • Oracle Fusion Cloud
      • Oracle Cloud Product Data Hub
    • PTC Windchill
    • Knowledge of PDM and CAD tools, including Solidworks, AutoCAD, AlienBrain, etc., ADF Frameworks, Workflow - Business Process Management (BPM),
    • Reports-Development of BI Publisher Reports
    • Data Loading -FDBI, HCM Data loader
    • PL/SQL - Queries & creating stored procedures
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization will be preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cloud PaaS, preferably Oracle Cloud will be preferred.
  • Having Oracle Certification is plus
  • 10-25% Travel required.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. is a global toy company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of toys and games. The company's brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, and more. Mattel's products are sold in over 150 countries and the company has manufacturing facilities in 10 countries. Mattel is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable, or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030. The company is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
Learn more about Mattel
Size
36,300 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$126.6 million
Founded
1945
5 Year Trend
-4.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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