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

LEGO Gruppe; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group in Billund, Denmark, seeks a Senior Project Manager in R&D Processing to lead complex equipment development projects from concept to deployment, aligning with manufacturing needs and business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.

The role requires English proficiency, strong leadership and a proven ability to mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering or manufacturing equipment projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor project team members and develop processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment platform development projects through the Project Execution Model and processes.
• Define end-to-end requirements by understanding internal customer needs and manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and colleagues to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Ensure clear roles, governance and robust handover into operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

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?

• 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 seeksto 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 Right 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.

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Then make it real.