Senior Project Manager - Research & Development (R&D) Processing
On-siteBillund, South Denmark, Denmark
Job Summary
Lead cross-functional projects developing automated high-precision manufacturing equipment for LEGO® elements, guiding them from concept and business case through implementation to operational handover. Define clear roles and responsibilities while establishing project governance and securing strong anchoring during transitions. Partner with specialists, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions, conduct after-action reviews, and implement agile principles where relevant. This role is based in Billund, Denmark, with occasional travel to manufacturing sites. The position requires extensive experience leading complex engineering projects in international organizations, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in English.
Required Qualifications
- extensive experience leading complex engineering projects in big international companies across multiple disciplines
- relevant educational background
- Experience leading complex engineering or manufacturing equipment development projects in big international organisations across multiple disciplines
- Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills with the ability to develop and manage supplier and partner relationships
- Proven competencies in leading, mentoring, and empowering project team members
- Experience in developing processes, tools, and standard methodologies for project management and execution
- Support for the LEGO Group's values by being curious to investigate alternatives, focused on delivering as agreed, and brave to take decisions and act
- Proficiency in English
- Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of process engineering methods such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/ Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and technical documentation
- Experience with industrialisation, digitalisation e.g. Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Familiarity with agile project approaches, like Scrum or similar frameworks
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