Senior Project Manager, LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences

LEGO Gruppe; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturer based in London seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects for the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences Team. You will drive projects through collaboration and agile methodologies, ensuring deliverables meet strategic objectives. The role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for leadership and mentorship in a creative environment focused on children's development.

Benefits

Family Care Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Wellbeing Resources

Colleague Discount

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management, particularly within entertainment, retail, or marketing sectors.
• Experience in leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Manage project progression and address challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Business Administration or Project Management

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and experienced project leader ready to make an impact in a role where every project you lead brings beloved brands and immersive experiences to life?

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor project members, and drive excellence in every project breakthrough. Balancing agile and waterfall methodologies, you’ll adapt your approach to optimize efficiency and maintain project momentum.

This role sits in London, UK, and we offer a hybrid working week arrangement called Best of Both, requiring minimum 3 days per week in the office in London and 2 days' work from home.

Please note that no relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for complex initiatives, ensuring that projects are delivered in line with strategic objectives and expectations from partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences, the wider LEGO Group, and Merlin Entertainments to ensure seamless integration and execution of project deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to project team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage project progression, proactively identifying and addressing challenges to maintain momentum and ensure successful outcomes.
• Balance the use of agile and waterfall project management methodologies to optimize efficiency and adaptability in project execution.
• Uphold responsibility for the quality delivery of projects, serving as a key figure in managing complexity and ensuring project excellence.
• Establish and run project planning and prioritization for key areas of the business, ensuring balance between resources and demand.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, problem-solving, and team engagement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and practices in project management to continually enhance the capabilities of the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences Team.

Play your part in our team succeeding

In this role, you’ll be a key driver of success within the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences Team, leading complex, high-impact projects from conception to delivery. This position requires a highly skilled professional adept at managing multifaceted projects across Experience Design, Retail, Brand, Marketing, and Digital. As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll ensure projects are driven efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with partners across the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences team, the broader LEGO Group, and Merlin Entertainments. You’ll report directly to the Head of Business Transformation.

Do you have what it takes?

• Educational background in Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in project management, particularly within the entertainment, retail, or marketing sectors
• Experience in leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and a strategic approach, with a focus on delivering results
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to drive projects to completion in a timely and efficient manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex ideas and engaging with partners at all levels

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you\'re interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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 – From day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – When goals are reached and if eligible, you\'ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Workplace – You will be assigned a primary workplace location. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss 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 to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Child 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.

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