Senior Manager, Strategic Projects
the LEGO Group · Copenhagen Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- On site
- Full-time
- DKK 750,000 / year
- Copenhagen Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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Job highlights
- Lead strategic projects for LEGO Group leadership.
- Provide strategic thought partnership to senior leaders.
- Develop and drive the company's strategic agenda.
- Mentor and train junior team members.
- Work in a values-driven, international environment.
About the role
About the Role
Would you like to play a key role in helping us develop the builders of tomorrow? Do you thrive in an international, values-driven environment where only the best is good enough? Join one of the world’s leading brands and use your talent for strategic problem-solving in an exciting role!
Please note that the preferred location for this role is Billund and relocation support will not be offered.
Core Responsibilities
Working from our headquarters in Billund, Denmark, or Copenhagen Office, you will be part of the Strategic Projects team within the “strategy and transformation power-house” of the LEGO® Group. Working closely with the team, you will support the Executive Leadership team in developing and driving the LEGO Group's strategic agenda.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Lead strategic projects, working closely with senior stakeholders across different business units, acting as their strategic thought partner.
- Adopt a strategic mindset to tackle challenges from an end-to-end perspective to drive holistic impact.
- Provide mentorship and training to more junior members of the team, including Managers and Analysts.
About the Team
We are a team of 8 passionate and dedicated strategy professionals spanning offices in Billund and Copenhagen, working on strategic projects across the Group. We are part of the Strategy & Transformation team, supporting recruiting, onboarding, and developing talent. In the LEGO Group, we are on a mission to reach millions of children globally with LEGO® experiences. With your skills and commitment, you will help realize this goal. We will, in turn, be dedicated to your professional and personal development, helping you realize your ambitions. You will join a department and a team where alignment between strategic and transformational competencies is key. We value authentic relationships, and you will be working among colleagues who are committed and caring in their work as well as their relationships.
What it Takes
First and foremost, you have a strategic mindset and know how to navigate in a constantly evolving environment. Your well-developed interpersonal skills enable you to build strong working relationships across the entire organization. Moreover, we are looking for:
- 6+ years of work experience, including strong experience from a top-tier management consultancy. Experience in an internal FMCG strategy department is a plus.
- A strategic mindset coupled with top-notch quantitative and analytical skills to extract logic, insights, and important conclusions from complex business problems.
- Ability to easily shift between abstract strategic discussions and operational details to drive projects, including scoping, analysis, and recommendation development.
- Strong project management skills to lead projects and prioritize numerous tasks and projects simultaneously in an ever-changing environment.
Application Process
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?
- Family Care Leave: Enhanced paid leave options for important life events.
- Insurances: Comprehensive life and disability insurance.
- Wellbeing: Resources and benefits for physical and mental wellbeing, community building, and inspiring creativity.
- Colleague Discount: Generous discount on LEGO products from day one.
- Bonus: Eligibility for a bonus scheme when goals are reached.
- Workplace: Assigned primary workplace with a hybrid work policy (average of 3 days/week in office). The hiring team will discuss specifics during recruitment.
Our Culture
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 belongs. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (e.g., 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. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today.
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Consulting
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Business Strategy
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Senior Manager
- Strategic Projects
- LEGO Group
- Management Consulting
- Strategy
- Transformation
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Denmark
- FMCG Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight strategic project leadership, consulting experience, and analytical skills relevant to the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects role at the LEGO Group.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for the LEGO Group's mission and how your strategic mindset aligns with their values and transformational goals.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience leading complex projects, problem-solving methodologies, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrate analytical prowess: Showcase your ability to derive insights from data and translate them into actionable business recommendations during case studies or behavioral questions.
- Understand LEGO's culture: Emphasize your collaborative approach and commitment to children's development, aligning with the company's core values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary location for the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects role at the LEGO Group?
- The preferred primary location for the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects position at the LEGO Group is Billund, Denmark. Relocation support is not offered for this role.
- What kind of experience is required for the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects position?
- The LEGO Group requires at least 6 years of work experience, with a strong background in top-tier management consulting. Experience within an internal FMCG strategy department is considered a plus for this Senior Manager, Strategic Projects role.
- How does the LEGO Group approach employee development for roles like Senior Manager, Strategic Projects?
- The LEGO Group is dedicated to the professional and personal development of its employees. For the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects role, they offer mentorship opportunities and support for realizing career ambitions, alongside a commitment to ongoing learning within their strategy and transformation teams.
- What are the key skills needed to succeed as a Senior Manager, Strategic Projects at the LEGO Group?
- To succeed as a Senior Manager, Strategic Projects, you'll need a strong strategic mindset, excellent quantitative and analytical skills, the ability to bridge abstract strategy with operational details, and robust project management capabilities. Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management are also crucial.
- Does the LEGO Group offer remote work for the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects role?
- The preferred location for this role is Billund, Denmark, or Copenhagen Office. While the team spans these locations, the job description emphasizes these specific offices, suggesting it is not a fully remote position.
- What is the team structure like for the Strategic Projects team at the LEGO Group?
- The Strategic Projects team consists of 8 passionate strategy professionals based in Billund and Copenhagen. They are part of the larger Strategy & Transformation team, focusing on driving strategic projects across the Group and supporting talent development.
- How does the LEGO Group ensure diversity and inclusion in its hiring for roles like Senior Manager, Strategic Projects?
- The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay. They actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including diverse sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religion, to foster an inclusive culture of play.