Technical Project Manager

the LEGO Group • Richmond, VA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to become part of bringing the most innovative molding technology to the new Virginia LEGO manufacturing site? The Project Manager for Molding Technology and Service Areas is responsible for the planning and execution of capacity expansions involving plastic injection molding in the Americas region. Job Description Lead the Molding Technology and Service Areas implementation for the Richmond LEGO® Manufacturing site under the guidelines of the LEGO® Project Model. Ensure coherence and collaboration during the project across technology platforms within Engineering, Operations and Machine Safety departments by building relationships with all key team members locally and globally. Work closely with global platform owners and technology managers to ensure accurate and efficient implementation. Apply innovative perspective to identify and support improvements on machines, equipment and processes in collaboration with relevant technology platform owners. Lead other Manufacturing Design and Implementation projects. Play your part in the Team Exceeding As a part of the Manufacturing Design & Implementation organization, the Project Manager should be able to drive complex manufacturing and engineering streams with a high focus on collaboration, delivery and alignment with budget. “None of us is as smart as all of us” Do you have what it takes? Bachelor of Science or other academic degree related to engineering or project management within a technical field, or equivalent experience, is preferred. Demonstrated history of leading manufacturing technology projects in a large-scale manufacturing facility. Proven experience in automation projects to include managing suppliers of equipment and machinery. Financial skills applied to budgeting and cost analysis. Ability to travel internationally 50 – 60 days a year. (divided in several trips). Previous experience working with SAP is preferred. Preference to experience within the plastic injection molding industry. PMP® and/or other project management-related certifications preferred. Join our Team! Compensation The salary for this position has a range of $115,803.00 - $173,705.00 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 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. 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. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, and having fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow”.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or other academic degree related to engineering or project management within a technical field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• Demonstrated history of leading manufacturing technology projects in a large-scale manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience in automation projects to include managing suppliers of equipment and machinery.
• Financial skills applied to budgeting and cost analysis.
• Ability to travel internationally 50 – 60 days a year. (divided in several trips).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with SAP is preferred.
• Preference to experience within the plastic injection molding industry.
• PMP® and/or other project management-related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Molding Technology and Service Areas implementation for the Richmond LEGO® Manufacturing site under the guidelines of the LEGO® Project Model.
• Ensure coherence and collaboration during the project across technology platforms within Engineering, Operations and Machine Safety departments by building relationships with all key team members locally and globally.
• Work closely with global platform owners and technology managers to ensure accurate and efficient implementation.
• Apply innovative perspective to identify and support improvements on machines, equipment and processes in collaboration with relevant technology platform owners.
• Lead other Manufacturing Design and Implementation projects.
• drive complex manufacturing and engineering streams with a high focus on collaboration, delivery and alignment with budget.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees