Technology Manager

The Great Yellow Brick Company; Ciénega de Flores; Remote; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Monterrey, Mexico, seeks a Technology Manager to lead automation initiatives across our manufacturing and logistics network. You will design automated solutions, manage end-to-end projects, and partner with suppliers to deliver scalable factories.

This role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on FAT/SAT activities, site safety, and continuous improvement. Based at the Cienega de Flores facility with up to 40 travel days per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/engineering within large international organizations.
• Strong project management experience across cross-functional environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience managing suppliers of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Willingness to travel ~40 days per year.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1-C2).

Responsibilities

• Drive design and technical specs of new automated solutions with key suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end automation and logistics technology projects.
• Plan FAT activities and oversee SAT before handover.
• Improve machinery, automation tech, and logistics processes.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing Design & Implementation, Engineering, and Shopfloor operations.
• Maintain documentation and standards for automation platforms.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

English proficiency

Tools

Warehouse technologies

Job description

## Technology ManagerApply: Monterrey: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): 0000039442**Job Description** **Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing automation at the LEGO Group?** Bring your expertise in automation, engineering, and technology leadership to a global manufacturing environment where you'll drive innovative logistics solutions, lead complex automation projects, and help build smarter factories that support our mission of inspiring and developing the builders of tomorrow. *No relocation assistance is offered for this position.* **Core Responsibilities** * Drive the design and technical specification of new automated solutions in partnership with key technology suppliers.* Lead end-to-end automation and logistics technology projects from concept development through implementation.* Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities before equipment installation.* Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and validate equipment functionality and performance before operational handover.* Drive innovation initiatives that improve machinery, automation technologies, equipment performance, and logistics processes.* Ensure effective collaboration across Manufacturing Design & Implementation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Shopfloor Operations, Machine Safety teams, and external suppliers.* Introduce and implement automation technologies that enhance productivity and operational efficiency.* Serve as the functional expert and go-to resource for technology platforms and day-to-day operational support.* Identify risks and opportunities, translating strategic objectives into actionable deliverables and measurable outcomes.* Ensure technical specifications, standards, and documentation are maintained for automation platforms. **Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding** The Manufacturing Design & Implementation team is a global community of project managers, technology specialists, and engineering experts dedicated to advancing manufacturing operations through innovation and automation. The team delivers technical solutions across a diverse portfolio of manufacturing technologies and logistics platforms. As a Technology Manager, you will play a key role in accelerating automation across LEGO manufacturing sites. By combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder leadership, you will help improve productivity, optimize operational flows, and contribute to the development of a more agile and future-ready manufacturing network. **Do You Have What It Takes?** **Required Qualifications** * Experience within Production and/or Engineering functions in medium to large international organizations.* Strong understanding of project management within cross-functional business environments.* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering results and meeting deadlines.* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.* Experience managing suppliers of industrial equipment and machinery.* Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.* Creative, solution-oriented mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement.* End-to-end business understanding and commercial awareness.* Advanced English proficiency (C1-C2).* Availability to travel approximately 40 days per year.**Nice to Have*** Experience with warehouse technologies.* Experience driving automation initiatives on the manufacturing shopfloor.* Experience working in multicultural and globally distributed teams.* Strong user-level IT skills and digital tool proficiency. Note: This position is based at our LEGO Operaciones de Mexico manufacturing factory located in Cienega de Flores, NL This is not a remote position 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:** 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.