Senior Manager - Engineering + **Location** Billund, Denmark + **Job ID** 0000024782 + **Category** Digital & IT **Job Description** Are you passionate about growing people, driving technical excellence, and building software teams that own what they build? In this role,you’lllead skilled engineers who deliver digital solutions that power the LEGO Group’s global engineering and manufacturing operations, from early design to the factory floor. We’reon a mission to bring Industry 4.0 technologies to life, andyou’llbe at the heart of that transformation — setting direction, growing talent, and creating systems that scale. **Core responsibilities** + **Lead a team of Software Engineers** — coach, mentor, and support their growth + Promote a learning and sharing culture — encourage curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams + **Champion** **DevSecOps** **and technical excellence** — embed quality, automation, and secure-by-design thinking in everything we build + **Foster strong engineering practices** — advocate for “you build it, you run it” and agile ways of working + **Help shape our team and strategy** — bring your voice to the senior leadership table and help set direction across Product Engineering Technology + **Grow a diverse and inclusive team** — attract talent and create a place where everyone can thrive + **Motivate change in a dynamic environment** — lead with flexibility, empathy, and a clear focus on impact **Play your part in our team succeeding** You’lljoin **Product Engineer Technology (PET)** — part of the Digital Technologyorganisation— where we build digital tools for the Engineering area of the LEGO Group. From designing elements andmouldsto planning, quality, and factory production, our teams develop end-to-end solutions that support every step of the journey. That includes platforms for master data, project portfolio management, materials, and sustainability — all built to scale globally. In this role,you’llmanage a team of 6–12 engineers, helping them grow while contributing to the overall strategy and leadership of the PET area.It’sa chance to make a meaningful impact on our digital future, while developing yourself and those around you. **Do you have what it takes?** + Strong leadership experience from managing engineering teams and contributing at a senior level + Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills + A deep understanding of modern software development practices — from agile methods to CI/CD, test-driven development, and secure coding + A passion for helping engineers grow - technically and expertly + Ability to build trusted relationships with collaborators and multi-functional partners + Technical credibility — able to spar constructively with everyone from junior engineers to directors + A curious attitude and desire to challenge the status quo + Proficient in engaging with different teams or domains, with the ability to lead through influence as well as structure 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 is what you can 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 our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. **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. **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 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 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.**