Director, Head of Innovation Ways-of-Working Team
- Location
- Billund, Denmark
- Job ID
- 0000015819
- Category
- Quality Management
Job Description
Are you ready to lead and innovate within a dynamic team, shaping the future of how we work and turn ideas to practice?
Step into a role where leadership meets innovation; guide a pioneering team at the heart of our product development and make a lasting impact in the way we work and inspire the builders of tomorrow!
Core Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of ways-of-working experts working across the product & marketing organization.
Set direction for team practices, enhance business and organizational impact, and secure continuous learning and experimentation in innovation ways-of-working practices.
Identify the biggest opportunities for ways-of-working improvement, engage with senior leadership to scope engagement, and deploy team resources accordingly.
Prioritize asks for team support from the business and improve impact and effort.
Contribute to execution of team tasks and assignments – next to the team leadership role.
Play your part in our team succeeding
The team plays a pivotal role in Product Marketing & Development (PMD) by fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. As the Head of Innovation Ways-of-Working Team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our work processes and methodologies. This role is not just about leading a team; it's about being at the forefront of a transformative journey that aligns with the LEGO Group's commitment to continuous improvement and making innovative products. Your leadership will ensure that our strategic objectives are met with creativity and efficiency, supporting the LEGO Group's overall mission and contributing to our legacy of quality and excellence.
Do you have what it takes?
3-5 years of leadership experience in a creative organization: A proven track record of leading teams, with the ability to inspire, guide, and actively develop team and individual performance.
Expertise in Ways of Working: Extensive knowledge in using ways of working to facilitate innovation particularly within the context of product development.
Hands-On Involvement: Willingness to be actively involved in both leading the team and participating in the team execution of tasks and assignments.
Collaboration Skills: Strong collaboration skills to work with senior leadership and across teams to motivate change.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to implement best practices, facilitate knowledge sharing, and conduct training and workshops.
Adaptability: An innovative mentality, open to experimentation, continuous learning, and applying new methodologies in real-world scenarios.
Problem-Solving: Proficient in breaking down and solving complex problems, forging strong partner agreements, and finding practical solutions to diverse business needs.
Strategic Thinking: The capacity to think strategically and align ways of working with The LEGO Group’s broader goals.
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.
Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes 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.
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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
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.
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