Senior OT Control Systems Manager

Job Description

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Do you have demonstrated expertise in IIoT/SCADA systems and are you enthusiastic about helping The LEGO Group reaching Next LEVEL of Operations and Smart Factories?

Embrace this remarkable opportunity to contribute significantly to the LEGO Group's Next-Gen innovation projects from IIoT / SCADA point of view.

Core Responsibilities

As Senior OT Control Systems Manager you will have global responsibility – across Next-Gen manufacturing sites - This role has the responsibility to ensure the right specifications, the right solutions architecture and integration of 3rd party systems into LEGO via UNS and IIoT. More specifically you will:

• Build and implement IIoT/SCADA architectures for new facilities.

• Apply Unified Namespace (UNS) for efficient data integration.

• Deploy and manage IIoT systems including Ignition.

• Leverage Docker and Kubernetes for scalable environments.

• Manage MQTT, OPC-UA, CIP, OPC-DA, PROFINET, and other OT protocols.

• Digitally map automated process flows across manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with digital product teams, operations, and project teams.

• Manage collaborator relationships and engage with third-party vendors.

• Draft and negotiate technical specifications, including UNS data specifications.

• Ensure compliance/inspiration from standards such as ISA95/IEC62264, S88/IEC 61512-1, ISA 101, and IEC 62443.

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Play your part in our team succeeding

Located at our Billund office, you will join the OT Data & Cybersecurity team. This team establishes the framework for OT Data Connectivity, SCADA/IIoT, and OT cybersecurity across LEGO Group Manufacturing sites. 

We are a key player in bringing the LEGO® bricks to children and adults worldwide!

Do you have what it takes?

We imagine you are innovative and curious, continuously learning and adapting to new technologies and processes.

You thrive in a multicultural environment and contribute best to a collaborative team setting. Additionally, you have the maturity and demonstrated ability to lead colleagues in delivering high-quality technical outcomes. In addition, you have:

• Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and vertical protocols.

• Demonstrated expertise in OT protocols and automated manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication and collaborator management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional product teams.

• Proven experience in managing collaborators and effective communication across diverse teams.

• Ability to analyze complex systems and develop practical solutions.

• Highly skilled communicator: professional verbal and written communication, comprehensive, clear, direct, and accurate.

• Build and maintain lasting collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners and use relationships to meet organizational objectives.

• Foresee shifts in the industry and convert possible changes into strategies that position the LEGO Group for success.

• Expect international travel between 10-30 days/year.

• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English both verbally and written.

Please note that the role is in Billund, Denmark. Relocation support is not offered for this role.

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.