Senior Project Manager - Research & Development (R&D) Processing

LEGO Koncernen; Billund; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Billund, Denmark seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead cross‑functional development of automated manufacturing equipment in R&D Processing, from concept to deployment and handover.

You will manage complex engineering programs across disciplines, partner with suppliers, mentor teams and ensure delivery using agile practices, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering or manufacturing equipment development projects in large international organisations.
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills with suppliers and partners.
• Proven mentoring and empowerment of project team members.
• Experience developing processes, tools and standard methodologies for project management.
• Support for LEGO Group values; curious, delivery-focused, decisive.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment platform development projects through the Project Execution Model and established processes.
• Shape project scope by understanding internal customer needs and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with specialists, suppliers and colleagues to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Define roles, responsibilities and governance for effective project execution.
• Oversee handover into operations with strong standards compliance.
• Conduct after-action reviews and apply best project management practices; apply agile where relevant.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Negotiation & communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Job description

• Management Level
  Senior Manager
• Job ID:
  0000036413
• Category
  Project / Program Management
• Location
  Billund, Denmark

Job Description
Just imagine coordinating the technology, people and processes behind the machines that bring LEGO® elements to life. Then make it real.
We are strengthening our focus on Technology Innovation in R&D Processing, and you will play a key role in leading cross-functional projects that develop and implement the future automated high-precision manufacturing equipment used for decoration, coating, and pre-assembly of moulded plastic components to bring the LEGO® elements to life.

Apply your proven skills in leading manufacturing equipment developing projects from concept development towards deployment into scalable and reliable manufacturing solutions.

Play your part in our team succeeding
As Senior Project Manager in R&D Processing, you'll lead complex processing equipment development projects from early concept and business case development through implementation and operational handover. Working closely with cross-functional teams, specialists, and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering innovative, scalable, and reliable manufacturing solutions that create value for our business and internal customers.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead equipment platform development projects through our Project Execution Model and established business processes.

• Shape project scope by building end-to-end understanding of internal customer needs and manufacturing requirements.

• Partner with specialists, suppliers and colleagues to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions aligned with business priorities.

• Ensure effective execution of the projects by defining clear roles and responsibilities and set up a solid project governance.

• Secure strong anchoring during the handover of projects in line organization with a high level of standards

• Conduct after-action reviews and continuously implement the best project management practices and tools in the way we work and use agile principles where relevant

Do you have what it takes?
The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading complex engineering projects in big international companies across multiple disciplines combined with a relevant educational background. In addition, we expect that you have:

• Experience leading complex engineering or manufacturing equipment development projects in big international organisations across multiple disciplines.

• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills with the ability to develop and manage supplier and partner relationships.

• Proven competencies in leading, mentoring, and empowering project team members

• Experience in developing processes, tools, and standard methodologies for project management and execution

• Support for the LEGO Group’s values by being curious to investigate alternatives, focused on delivering as agreed, and brave to take decisions and act

• Proficiency in English.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of process engineering methods such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/ Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and technical documentation.

• Experience with industrialisation, digitalisation e.g. Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Familiarity with agile project approaches, like Scrum or similar frameworks.

Additional details on this position
This role is based in Billund, Denmark. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites will be required to support implementation activities, equipment validation and successful transition into operations.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.