GIS Manager, Retail

LEGO Brand Retail Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Insurance (life & disability)

Headspace wellbeing app access

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a GIS Manager to lead location intelligence for a global retail network. You will develop scalable self-service GIS platforms and partner with stakeholders to unlock spatial insights that drive store strategy.

You will work with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, CARTO, QGIS, Power BI, and Tableau to visualize roadmaps and maintain centralized spatial data, while pushing automation across projects and adopting a hybrid work approach.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise with enterprise GIS platforms.
• Experience delivering scalable self-service GIS products.
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills for complex problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL & Python.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to executives.
• Ability to manage project objectives independently.

Responsibilities

• Create and own self-serve GIS tools used to visualize network roadmaps across branded channels.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand capabilities and requirements.
• Maintain and build centralized spatial databases (retail, competitor landscape, demographics).
• Embed insider data into projects and deliverables; drive automation of GIS workflows.
• Provide spatial analysis to inform store-level and strategic decisions.

Skills

Self-service GIS

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

CARTO

QGIS

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Job DescriptionGreat retail decisions start with location intelligence. As GIS Manager, this role is at the heart of how the LEGO Group understands where to play, where to grow, and where the next opportunity lies. Bring the data together and help build where LEGO retail goes next!Core ResponsibilitiesCreate and own self-serve GIS tools, which will be used to visualize the network roadmaps across all Branded Channels (e.g ArcGIS Online / CARTO/ Tableau/Power BI)Engage with stakeholders to understand capabilities /requirements to ensure outputs are fit for purposeMaintain & build databases ensuring one centralized place for spatial data (e.g retail and competitor landscape, demographic data)Ensure internal data is leveraged efficiently and can be embedded into projects and deliverables (Insider data –store and .COM data, Audience data)Drive continuous improvement and automation of GIS workflows, data processes and reporting to improve efficiency, scalability and consistency across projectsProvide supporting spatial and store-based analysis across all channels, generating insight that informs store level and broader strategic recommendationsPlay your part in our team succeeding!Location planning is the foundation of every new store, relocation, and portfolio decision at the LEGO Group. As our GIS Manager, you will drive innovation in how we visualize, connect, and democratize location data, enabling smarter, faster decision-making across the business.Working alongside a global team of location planners, you will develop scalable self-service GIS platforms, build standardized data solutions, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to unlock the value of spatial insights. Your work will directly influence strategic retail decisions, helping shape the future of our global store network while improving the way location intelligence is used across the LEGO Group.Do you have what it takes?Strong expertise with enterprise GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, CARTO, QGIS and data visualization tools including Power BI and TableauExperience designing and delivering scalable, self-service GIS products and data solutions for a broad range of business usersOutstanding quantitative and analytical skills that allow you to extract logic, insights, and meaningful conclusions from complex business problems to technical & non-technical audiencesProficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL & PythonA strong drive for ensuring data integrityExcellent communication skills, allowing you to structure documents and quantitative analysis as well as PowerPoint presentations for executive level communicationAbility to independently manage project objectivesExperience working for global Retail/FMCG/CPG company and an understanding of the different retail landscapes is a plus#KC-LI1#KC-HYBRIDCompensationThe salary for this position has a range of $107,885.00 - $161,827.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.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 basedColleague 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 schemeYour 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.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO team today.