Job Description
Step into a pivotal role, where creativity meets innovative technology. The Sr. Technology Portfolio Manager will be at the forefront of redefining ideas into impactful innovations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing the way moulded parts become iconic LEGO products, driving the next generation of processing capabilities!
Core Responsibilities
- Strategy: Set direction with Customers and drive Technology Portfolio for Leadership prioritization.
- Manage and collaborate: Build strong customer relations in product development (translate their needs into the portfolio and bring in new opportunities at hance). Establish and maintain a cross functional network to support smooth integration of scouting outcomes into other business processes (E2E business understanding)
- Interpret: Appreciate and translate needs from design into goals for technical development that are compatible with manufacturing
- Ownership: Define what it means to develop new manufacturing technology for LEGO Processing in the future & lead Innovation board activities (show case)
- Disseminate: Document and communicate value, outcome and business relevance upwards. Share knowledge and future reference to ensure a successful handover to the teams responsible for maturing and scaling.
- Implementation: Build evidence and assist with business plan development. Lead the early innovation Funnel from idea to Proof of Concept
Play your part in our team succeeding
Technology Innovation & Development is a team of 24 colleagues in LEGO Processing, whose current responsibility it is, to transform moulded parts into decorated and factory assembled LEGO products. The main goal is to Innovate, develop and implement the next generation of Processing capabilities. With the intention to create more impact for the company we see a need to strengthen our innovation.
Implementing new manufacturing techniques and technologies will also support other parts of The LEGO Group to continue delivering unique world class play experiences into the market.
Do you have what it takes
The ideal candidate comes with a strong Innovation Portfolio management experience, broad experience and appreciation of manufacturing technology, and have the ability to work self-directed, take initiative and be proactive towards customers in product development
Moreover, they have:
- Direct innovation efforts towards high commercial impact.
- Experience with business development and product management
- Comfortable managing senior stakeholders
- Ability to see value in new technologies and processes, and to inspire others
- Excellent communication skills in English
It would be beneficial to have:
- Experience in driving an Innovation portfolio and align customer expectations
- Experience in team development and team dynamics - leading Innovation roadmaps
- Experience working in the area between design and technical competences
- Knowledge of scouting and innovation service providers
- Experience with consumer goods industry
The position is based in Billund, DK and relocation support is not offered for this role.
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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 is what you can 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 our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
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.
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.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. 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 and religion) to apply for roles in our team.
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.
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