Category Project Manager

Why join us

Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture lighting and accessories for modern living HAYs vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the worlds most talented curious and courageous designers. Through the commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.

CATEGORY PROJECT MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)

Based out of Copenhagen or Horsens

Are you passionate about design and do you have an analytical mindset Are you an experienced project manager Would you like to work for an international design company world renowned for beautiful and affordable products

If yes please read on!

At our office facilities in the heart of Copenhagen or by the harbour edge in Horsens you will become part of a modern company with a unique and social internal culture which we do our best to nurture and cherish. You will become a part of our Category Furniture team and report directly to our Head of Category Furniture. The role is a maternity cover starting from May 2026 and lasting 10-12 months.

About the role

As Category Project Manager for Furniture at HAY you will be responsible for managing launch projects as well as other relevant cross functional projects within the Furniture category.

You will help ensure that all furniture products meet design intent quality standards budget parameters and agreed timelines. Acting as the key liaison between Design Product Development Sourcing Managers Product Marketing Brand and other project stakeholders you will translate creative concepts into structured and executable delivery plans in line with the approved project brief.

Each year HAY launches 510 new furniture product families along with 57 extensions to existing ranges and you will play a central role in ensuring these launches are successfully prepared and executed.

Your key responsibilities will be the following:

Ensure launch readiness Project Management & Coordination

• Lead the planning scheduling and execution of furniture development projects from concept to delivery
• Develop and manage detailed project plans including timelines budgets resources and deliverables
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Design Category Buyers Product Development Marketing Brand and other relevant stakeholders
• Track project progress and proactively identify risks delays or design challenges and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead the Product Fact workstream and ensure delivery of Fact Pack 1 and 2

PLC project management

• Plan and drive the yearly assortment optimization process including stakeholder management and communication
• Project manage other relevant initiatives such as larger contract or localization projects

Continuous process improvement

• Run and continuously fine-tune the Furniture Launch process including sub-processes identification of interdependencies and facilitation of core team meetings
• Develop and refine project management workflows documentation standards and data management within existing systems

Are you the Category Project Manager we are looking for

Role expectations

• Passion for Furniture Design: You have a genuine interest in furniture and design trends bringing insight and enthusiasm to the category

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You are able to act as a central liaison between design product development marketing supply chain and sales teams to streamline processes resolve challenges and ensure alignment on project goals and timelines
• Inspiring Leadership: You naturally lead with a style that motivates others and fosters a collaborative team environment
• Strategic and Data-Driven: You excel in strategic thinking and data analysis turning insights into concrete actions that drive results
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: You manage your own tasks with precision adhering to deadlines through structured and meticulous planning
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: You work autonomously proactively driving initiatives forward
• Global Perspective: You are comfortable and effective in an international organization adapting to diverse teams and environments

Experience required

• Have at least 3-5 years relevant experience from a similar position preferably within the furniture design industry and desirably from a global company with a large product portfolio
• Have a degree within Industrial Design Project Management Business Administration or equivalent
• Have strong communication presenting and relationship-building skills
• Experience with PowerBI preferred
• Are a super user of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
• It is a requirement that your English and Danish language skills are fluent in both spoken and written since HAY is a part of an international design world within the MillerKnoll Group

You want to be a part of HAY

Then do not hesitate to send us your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than 15 March 2026. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis.

If you have any further questions regarding the position please do not hesitate to contact Recruiter John Cain at or Senior Director Marianne Bach at .

Who We Hire

Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veterans from every branch of military service and more. Here you can bring your whole self to work. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .