Project Manager

Lego Group; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FamilyCareLeave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

ColleagueDiscount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work model

Job summary

LEGO Group is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead logistics automation initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will drive concept-to-delivery projects, coordinate with Engineering, IT, Operations, and procurement, and ensure alignment with business goals.

The role focuses on increasing factory productivity, optimizing material flow, and building a smarter, more agile factory network. Strong English skills and travel availability are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/engineering in medium to large international organizations.
• Proven automation project management experience.
• Experience managing equipment and machinery suppliers.
• Strong business acumen and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1-C2).
• Willingness to travel ~30 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics automation projects from concept development through implementation and handover.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, IT, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers.
• Drive the integration of innovative automation technologies to boost productivity and performance.
• Manage stakeholder communication across global locations with transparency and progress tracking.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
• Continuously improve delivery methodologies for scalability and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and ROI of implemented solutions.

Skills

Project management

Automation projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Travel availability

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to lead the future of logistics automation in manufacturing?

Bring your project management and automation expertise to the LEGO Group and help transform our manufacturing operations through innovative logistics technologies that drive productivity, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics automation projects from concept development through implementation and operational handover.

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables aligned with business goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, IT, Operations, Procurement, and external suppliers.

• Drive the integration of innovative automation technologies that enhance factory productivity and operational performance.

• Manage stakeholder communication across global locations, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective progress tracking.

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety requirements, and relevant industry regulations.

• Continuously improve project delivery methodologies to increase the efficiency and scalability of automation initiatives.

• Monitor project KPIs and business value realization, including ROI of implemented solutions.

Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding

The Manufacturing Design & Implementation team is a global network of project managers, technology experts, and specialists with extensive operational and technical expertise. We lead strategic projects across manufacturing operations with a strong focus on internal logistics and automation technologies.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will lead initiatives that significantly increase automation across LEGO manufacturing operations. Your work will directly contribute to improving productivity, optimizing material flow, and supporting the development of a smarter and more agile factory network.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Required Qualifications

• Experience within Production and/or Engineering functions in medium to large international organizations.

• Project Management experience.

• Proven experience managing automation projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing equipment and machinery suppliers.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of cross-functional project environments.

• Ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear and concise communication.

• Advanced English proficiency (C1-C2).

• Availability to travel approximately 30 days per year.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP

• Experience in medium to large multinational organizations.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Functional expertise in operational equipment implementation within manufacturing environments.

• Results-oriented mindset with a proactive and self-driven approach.

• Experience working with multicultural and global teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Note: This position is based at our LEGOOperacionesde Mexico manufacturing factorylocatedin Cienega de Flores, NL This is not a remote position

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave -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 you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount - 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

Your workplace: Your workplace will be the office, store or factory specified in this advert.

Hybrid Working:

Our hybrid work model, Best of Both offers you the option of flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of the model, including how this option applies to your role and team.

Learn more about our benefits, culture and workplace experience here

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, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."
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.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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