Global VP of Strategy & Transformation

the LEGO Group; Billund; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources and programs

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group seeks a globally minded, strategic executive leader to shape and implement long-term strategy as Vice President of Strategy & Transformation. Based in Billund or Copenhagen, you will oversee ~40 professionals across strategy development, business development, project/change management, and programme management, reporting to the CFO.

You will act as trusted advisor to the CFO and ELT, guiding the strategic agenda across markets and the value chain, driving sustainable business

Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in economics, finance or similar from top tier university
• Experience from a leading global management consultancy
• Experience in internal strategy department or line function within FMCG and/or Retail
• Proven track record of leading, motivating, and developing diverse and high performing talents
• Executive level communication skills, an open mind and ability work across many markets and organisational levels
• A strategic mind-set with outstanding quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to shift between abstract strategic discussions and operational details to deliver on targets
• Ability to lead a broad and global agenda, prioritising numerous tasks in a fast-changing environment
• Proficient in English both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor and sparring partner to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team with focus on developing and executing the company’s strategic agenda and organisational development initiatives
• Lead projects including scoping, analysis and development of recommendations, independently or with internal partners and/or external consultants
• Lead a large network of internal partners involved in cross-organisational projects – both with project management as well as change management focus
• Oversee and report on all projects across the LEGO Group and be a central part of the yearly planning
• Provide direction and development to your direct reports to ensure they are motivated and engaged

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

People leadership

Global collaboration

Education

MBA or master’s degree in economics/finance or similar

Job description

The LEGO Group seeks a globally minded, strategic executive leader to shape and implement long-term strategy as Vice President of Strategy & Transformation. Based in Billund or Copenhagen, you will oversee ~40 professionals across strategy development, business development, project/change management, and programme management, reporting to the CFO.

You will act as trusted advisor to the CFO and ELT, guiding the strategic agenda across markets and the value chain, driving sustainable business