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Remote IT Director jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring for leadership roles in technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services. Companies bringing on remote it directors right now include Jobot, Enterprise Mobility, and Akima. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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:
This role is required to be onsite at our El Segundo, CA headquarters.
The Director of Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Business Enablement is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide transformation by aligning people, processes, and technology. This role ensures that the human side of change is proactively managed to accelerate adoption, minimize resistance, and deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic foresight, operational execution, and deep expertise in change leadership, organizational design, and business enablement
What Your Impact Will Be:
Organizational Change Leadership
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide OCM strategies that support business and technology transformations.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, readiness planning, and resistance management.
- Embed OCM into agile delivery models and transformation roadmaps to ensure alignment with business goals.
Business Enablement & Adoption
- Design and implement scalable enablement frameworks that integrate training, communications, and adoption strategies.
- Lead the development of role-based training programs and content creation tools to support enterprise solution rollouts.
- Drive post-integration enablement for enterprise tools, services, and support models.
Organizational Design & Process Optimization
- Partner with IT and business leaders to align organizational structures, spans and layers, governance, and communication flows.
- Facilitate current and future state assessments, gap analyses, and implementation plans to support process improvement initiatives.
- Use data-driven strategies to define IT organizational goals, identify performance gaps, and forecast future demand.
Leadership Engagement & Culture Building
- Facilitate IT Town Halls, Extended Leadership Workshops, and global culture-building events.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, presenting business cases and transformation strategies to the C-suite.
- Lead global change enablement, training, and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and execution.
Program Integration & Governance
- Align change and enablement strategies with program milestones and enterprise architecture.
- Define and track KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, and business readiness.
- Ensure seamless coordination between business and IT to translate technical changes into business impacts.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in IT, business transformation, or change leadership.
- 10+ years leading OCM in large-scale, global business/IT transformations.
- Proven experience leading culture and change programs, including global leadership events and workshops.
- Demonstrated business and technology acumen with a track record of delivering results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence at all levels.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
This role is an in-office role Monday-Thursday, and work from home on Fridays. We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Beware of recruiting scams: Mattel will only contact you through official @mattel.com or @smartrecruiters.com email addresses and will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
The pay range for this position is between $192,000 and $230,000 annual. 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.
Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
Corporate Philanthropy
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:
This role is required to be onsite at our El Segundo, CA headquarters.
The Director of Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Business Enablement is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide transformation by aligning people, processes, and technology. This role ensures that the human side of change is proactively managed to accelerate adoption, minimize resistance, and deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic foresight, operational execution, and deep expertise in change leadership, organizational design, and business enablement
What Your Impact Will Be:
Organizational Change Leadership
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide OCM strategies that support business and technology transformations.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, readiness planning, and resistance management.
- Embed OCM into agile delivery models and transformation roadmaps to ensure alignment with business goals.
Business Enablement & Adoption
- Design and implement scalable enablement frameworks that integrate training, communications, and adoption strategies.
- Lead the development of role-based training programs and content creation tools to support enterprise solution rollouts.
- Drive post-integration enablement for enterprise tools, services, and support models.
Organizational Design & Process Optimization
- Partner with IT and business leaders to align organizational structures, spans and layers, governance, and communication flows.
- Facilitate current and future state assessments, gap analyses, and implementation plans to support process improvement initiatives.
- Use data-driven strategies to define IT organizational goals, identify performance gaps, and forecast future demand.
Leadership Engagement & Culture Building
- Facilitate IT Town Halls, Extended Leadership Workshops, and global culture-building events.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, presenting business cases and transformation strategies to the C-suite.
- Lead global change enablement, training, and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and execution.
Program Integration & Governance
- Align change and enablement strategies with program milestones and enterprise architecture.
- Define and track KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, and business readiness.
- Ensure seamless coordination between business and IT to translate technical changes into business impacts.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in IT, business transformation, or change leadership.
- 10+ years leading OCM in large-scale, global business/IT transformations.
- Proven experience leading culture and change programs, including global leadership events and workshops.
- Demonstrated business and technology acumen with a track record of delivering results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence at all levels.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
This role is an in-office role Monday-Thursday, and work from home on Fridays. We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Beware of recruiting scams: Mattel will only contact you through official @mattel.com or @smartrecruiters.com email addresses and will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
The pay range for this position is between $192,000 and $230,000 annual. 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.
Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
Corporate Philanthropy
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote IT director jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive IT experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to manage IT budgets and align technology investments with business goals
- Experience with enterprise infrastructure including cloud platforms, networking, and security
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills across hardware, software, and services
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or cloud provider credentials preferred
Tips for Your Remote IT Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Lead your resume with remote leadership results
Remote employers want proof you've managed distributed teams, budgets, and infrastructure decisions without in-person access. Quantify outcomes like uptime improvements, cost reductions, or successful cloud migrations led remotely.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote it director hiring teams often run asynchronous interview processes. Write clear, structured cover letters and follow-up messages that show you can communicate decisions and priorities in writing, not just in meetings.
Prepare for remote leadership interview questions
Remote it director interviews regularly probe how you set team direction, resolve conflicts, and maintain visibility into projects across time zones. Prepare specific examples of decisions you made and communicated without being in the same room as your team.
Remote IT Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote it director job?
Target companies built around distributed or remote-first operations, since those organizations hire it directors who can lead infrastructure, security, and engineering teams without being on-site. Remote employers screen heavily for async communication skills, comfort with tools like Slack, Jira, and Confluence, and a demonstrated ability to set direction and hold teams accountable without in-person oversight. A portfolio of remote project outcomes and documented leadership wins gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote it directors?
Remote it director roles are posted by Jobot, Enterprise Mobility, and Akima and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed healthcare networks, and financial services firms with national footprints are among the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote it director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote it director roles expect you to operate independently from day one, which makes the bar higher than an equivalent on-site position. Entry paths include moving up from a remote IT manager or senior systems administrator role at a smaller company, where you can demonstrate ownership of infrastructure decisions and team leadership. Showing documented results, such as cost reductions, uptime improvements, or successful migrations, matters more than title history.
Do you need a degree for remote it director jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated leadership, a strong history of managing IT infrastructure and security at scale, and relevant certifications such as CISSP, PMP, or ITIL over a specific degree. That said, enterprise organizations and regulated industries like healthcare and finance more frequently list a bachelor's or master's degree as a requirement, so the weight of credentials shifts by sector.
Which industries hire the most remote it directors?
Remote it director roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams and complex technology environments that require experienced it leadership regardless of physical location.
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