Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Are you a passionate project manager eager to lead innovation in logistics automation across global factory operations—while collaborating with a dynamic international team?

Be the driving force behind a technology leap in our global factories, leading automation projects that boost productivity and revolutionize how we deliver logistics solutions. Join a passionate international team bringing new technologies to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics automation projects – from initial concept to final implementation across global factory sites.

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

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, operations, procurement, and external suppliers.

• Drive technology integration by introducing and implementing innovative automation solutions that enhance factory productivity.

• Manage stakeholders and communication across global locations to ensure alignment, transparency, and progress tracking.

• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to keep projects on time and within scope.

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

• Continuously improve project delivery frameworks to increase efficiency and scalability of logistics automation initiatives.

• Monitor and report on KPIs and ROI of implemented solutions to demonstrate value and drive future investments.

Play your Part in the Team Succeeding

Manufacturing Design & Implementation is a global team of project managers, technology experts, and specialists with diverse backgrounds and deep operational knowledge. We lead technical projects across our manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on internal logistics and automation. Our work spans a wide range of advanced technology platforms, supporting the continuous evolution of our global production footprint.

In this role, you will lead projects and initiatives aimed at significantly increasing the level of automation within the LEGO Group manufacturing operation. Your efforts will directly support our strategic goals—driving productivity, improving flow, and enabling a smarter, more agile factory network.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Automation or Electrical, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Manufacturing Technology) or equivalent is preferred.

• Additional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum) are highly valued.

• Knowledge of automation technologies, digital manufacturing, or industrial systems is a strong advantage.

• Extensive hands-on experience with large-scale projects or programs, including installation of automation equipment on shop floors.

• Demonstrated experience in project or program management, ideally in manufacturing or logistics automation.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across global teams and multiple organizational levels.

• Solid understanding of industrial automation technologies and factory logistics systems.

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) is highly preferred.

Compensation

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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