- Digital Technology
How do you make a difference in a world where everyone is different? Meet Mette.
In Mette’s world, every day with us is an opportunity to make an impact, both for herself and those around her. Her role may be behind the scenes, but it has a profound impact on our digital transformation.
“My daily work is all about ensuring that our fantastic software engineers are able to deliver high quality digital products. This could mean anything from managing our external consultants or tracking our finances, to foreseeing the needs of our digital products with regards to software licences.”
“All of this impacts our Digital deliveries, indirectly. If we are over or underspending on our Digital budgets, all eyes will be on me. The same goes for hiring the best external consultants. Quickly and efficiently.”
One of the things Mette treasures most about her role is her team's diversity.
“We come from such wide-ranging cultural and professional backgrounds. It creates a dynamic workplace where you learn something new every day. This plays a major role in working with external consultants and managing vendors. It’s become an amazing collaboration between various stakeholders, and I always get energised by finding the perfect match for our product teams.”
“From the get-go, the atmosphere here felt like nowhere else I’d ever been. The people are incredibly warm and open. I could happily spend the rest of my life working here.”
Mette’s career has already covered a lot of ground. From her initial role as an Assistant, she moved into a Tech Ops Specialist role. She then went on to be promoted to Senior Technical Operations Specialist two years ago.
“There’s always been an opportunity to progress. More than this, we’re encouraged to speak up about our aspirations. In my previous jobs, I was afraid to do so. Here, my manager asked about my next career step within six weeks of joining. You don’t come here for a job; it’s about finding a career path. The opportunities are endless, and everyone encourages you to pursue them.”
One of the initiatives Mette has been proud to be a part of is rolling out Allyship training across our Digital Technology teams. Our focus on well-being, people-first values, and D&I initiatives is something that resonates deeply.
“I’ve been heard on issues like the lack of gender representation, and projects have been initiated because of it. The focus on being an ally was partially my idea. The aim was to get a shared understanding of Diversity & Inclusion, which helps create a safe and welcoming work environment for everyone, irrespective of who you are.”
“As a single parent of two, I was nervous about balancing my career with my family responsibilities. But I needn’t have been. My children are my priority, and this is always respected. I’m encouraged to flex my time in whatever way suits my family best. I always get the support I need during challenging times - whether it’s from my People Leader, my colleagues, or the business as a whole.”
Mette’s learning journey at the LEGO Group is ongoing.
“My People Leader supports me a lot, and my colleagues help me learn every day. In our full-day monthly team meetings, we always make time for play. It creates a fun working environment and a safe space where we can be both professional and personal with each other.”
Just imagine your LEGO® career.