Head of Operations Technology (Facilities)

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation within building operations and drive smart-building innovations at LEGO? Lead the charge in revolutionizing facility management at LEGO by driving digitalization, improving smart-building technologies, and ensuring seamless operations with a dynamic team of specialists. The Facility Management organization WS&O at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia is dedicated to ensuring that all buildings, utilities, and technical systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. By integrating Mechanical, Electrical, Utilities, BMS/SCADA, Compliance, Projects, Asset Data, and IFM governance, the department enables the factory to run at full performance every hour of the day.As Head of Operations Technology, you'll play a critical role in connecting facility operations with digital infrastructure, supporting the broader organization by safeguarding uptime, optimizing energy use, and strengthening compliance. Your leadership will provide the digital backbone that allows production, logistics, quality, and engineering to operate seamlessly, ensuring LEGO's commitment to operational excellence and innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Facility Management systems, Building Management System, utilities, or automation.
• Strong understanding of all Facility Management subject areas.
• Proven leadership experience with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in sophisticated manufacturing environments beneficial.
• Advanced education in Engineering, Facility Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, is highly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Pragmatic and proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement and ownership.
• Balanced communicator, skilled in strategic and operational interactions with vendors.
• Collaborative team player, thriving in fast-paced, multicultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technical specialists across Building Management System, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Operational Technology networks, and Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Drive digitalization and smart-facility maturity to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure stability and reliability of all Facility Management systems, including BMS, SCADA, and energy systems.
• Collaborate with Global Facilities Management, Global Workplace Engineering, and Global Operational Technology on standards and governance.
• Manage interfaces with the Integrated Facility Management partner, ensuring clear governance and system access rules.
• Own the FM technology roadmap and commissioning readiness, managing vendors and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with LEGO global standards, OT cybersecurity, and U.S. regulations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees