Technical Project Manager - Logistical

Technical Project Manager

Would you like to be responsible for the warehouse technology and processes for our new manufacturing facility in Virginia?

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for leading end to logistics automation projects – from initial concept to final implementation. Installation management and system troubleshooting for driven conveyors, VRCs, ASRSs and six-axis robots. Manage suppliers with a focus on safety. Effectively communicate technical details to a broad audience and prioritize technical issues as they arise. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Define project scope, goals, and work in alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including engineering, IT, operations, procurement, and external suppliers.
• Drive technology integration by introducing and implementing innovative automation solutions that improve factory efficiency.
• Handle stakeholders and communication across global locations to ensure alignment, visibility, 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.
• Supervise and report on important metrics and return on investment of implemented solutions to demonstrate value and drive future investments.
• Play your part in our team succeeding
• Manufacturing Design & Implementation is a global team of project managers, technology experts, and specialists with a diverse set of 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.

Be a part of the team!

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

"None of us is as smart as all of us"

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in engineering or project management within a technical field is preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing technology project management in a large scale.
• Demonstrated experience in automation projects.
• Experience with shuttle racking, complex conveyor systems, washing equipment, racking, 6-axis robots, and/or vertical reciprocating conveyors is preferred
• Demonstrated ability in managing suppliers of equipment and machinery
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD or other 2D design software.
• Financial skills applied to budgeting and cost analysis.
• Great communication skills – verbal and writing.
• Focused, proactive and self-driven.
• Available to travel internationally 50 – 60 days a year. (divided in several trips)

Join the global LEGO® 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.

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Join the LEGO® team today.