Director, Play Product Management (Maternity cover)

Job Description

Visionary product leader looking for the next challenge

In this role youll be the primary driver of our technology element portfolio steering the convergence of hardware software and embedded systems within our retail division. This is a high-impact leadership role where youll be involved with overseeing the entire product lifecyclefrom initial ideation to launch. We are looking for a visionary product leader to mentor a high-performing team of product managers and ensure every technical innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional products.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensivetechnologyproduct strategy that aligns with The LEGO Groups vision and businessobjectives focusing on innovation and market trends in both play experiences and technology.

• Team Management: Lead mentor and inspire a team of product managers fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.

• Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development process including concept development market research prototyping testing and product launch. Ensure products meet quality standards and customer expectations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams includingbusinessengineering design qualitymanufacturingand operations to ensure seamless product development and go-to-market execution.

• Customer Focus: Champion customer insights and feedback to drive product improvements and enhancements. Ensure that customer needs are at the forefront of product decisions.

• Performance Metrics:Establishand monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate product success and inform strategic decisions.

• Budget Management: Manage product budgets and resources effectively ensuring alignment with financial targets.

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis toidentifyopportunities for product innovation and differentiation. Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in product management with a minimum of10years in a leadership role preferably within the technology sector.

• Strong understanding of hardware software and embedded systems with a passion for innovation and technology.

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills witha track recordof building and developing high-performing teams.

• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience in retail or consumer productsin consumer electronics industryis a plus.

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 youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats 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 youll 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 youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team youll 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 seeksto 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 Childrens 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.

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