Project Manager (Facilities)

Job Description

This position handles and leads projects that support the existing and future needs for facilities’ systems, technology, equipment, expansion and retrofit of existing assets. The role implies close collaboration and communication with all related departments, customers and partners.

Core Responsibilities

1. To define projects from start to end, following the LEGO Project Model (LPM) framework and the team members’ requested needs and requirements purpose, objective, scope, deliverables, dependencies, and constraints by crafting the Case in alignment with the Steering Committee.
2. Be accountable of the planning, execution, and control of the assigned projects, defined by the Steering Committee (scope, schedule, cost, quality) and to the LPM, by handling the guidelines and standard methodologies applicable, including timely communication to all levels and accurate closure and documentation of all project elements (lessons learned, ops. Documents, benefits harvest, etc.).
3. Perform adequate partner management by identifying, communicating and collaborating with all related departments, customers and partners involved in Global or Local projects within WS&O; including coordination of tasks with Operations and Engineering areas, to ensure the accurate level of engagement in the project.
4. Responsible to define and build a temporarily organization; identify and solicit the needed resources (material, budget and labor) for the assigned projects, by defining the needed roles & responsibilities in order to achieve the objectives; includes partnering with Financial Controller to handle budget approval and control.
5. Be accountable of the objectives’ completion for the project by the identification, definition, alignment and approval of project requirements and changes from relevant team members; as well as definition and follow-up of adequate critical metrics with the partnering areas to ensure accurate handover to the receiving organization.
6. Be accountable of the contractor and suppliers’ work, making sure the best quality is delivered by supervising, coordinating and delegating the right resources (internal and external) looking to minimize idle time and assuring that all LEGO related processes are met (EHS, Security, Procurement, Legal, LEGO Standards, etc.).
7. Act as the link and go-to person between WS&O and Global Projects from different areas like Global Expansion Projects, Engineering, Logistic, among others; by actively participating in workshops, providing guidance, technical information, requirements, standards and supporting other areas’ activities and projects (Facilities Stream).
8. To lead and support WS&O Projects Area’s activities, aligned with strategic priorities of the company and Project Portfolio, such as development of processes to structure, standardize, simplify, measure and improve project activities aligned with the Global LPM standards and governance (metrics, KPIs, templates, graphics, visual aids, Power BI reports, etc.).

Do you have what it takes?

1. Experience in Facilities Project Management.
2. Experience leading industrial, equipment, systems, manufacturing facilities or infrastructure projects.
3. Experience handling budget, costs, procurement procedures, project evaluation techniques and risk management.
4. Experience in the development of processes and procedures related to project management.

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?

Here are some of what to 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 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.
• 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.
• Your 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.

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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