Programme Manager, Third Party Projects (LCS, Travel Retail, Merlin & Formula 1)

Job Description15% Stakeholder and Internal Department Management and Collaboration Act as Key stakeholder contact for Global Construction and ProjectsActive Participation in Global LEGO Retail cross function/synergy meetingsEducate new and existing LEGO Retail & BU, LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR team members in our global processes and enhancementsDrives After Action Review annually yearly, analyzing and capturing of historical data and trends to promote competitive advantage in future yearsOversees the coordination and process of Global incoming and outgoing informationActively supports global teams in project planning and achieving milestones; providing support and global leadership as necessary.Actively drive and manage regular LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR collaboration meetings and follow upWorks closely with Finance departments on budget and approval tracking10% Vendor ManagementOversees the coordination of the LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR fixture forecasting75% Programme and Account Management of the LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR Roadmap and Project Plan Support the future collaboration of projects and roll-out with the LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR across all RegionsSupport the continued LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR Project upgradesProvides timely updates as to programme status to key stakeholders, including Leadership teamDrives alignment with the LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR Stakeholders and LEGO Retail TeamCreation and maintaining of internal SharePoint sites; ensuring best practice and simplicity.Reviews and drives approval for Business Cases and Briefing documents for new LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR projectsAssist in overall combined strategies of LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR and LEGO RetailDerives, implements and manages new project processes as requiredDrives alignment with the Global Construction and PM team to support and control effective store openingsDrives alignment with the Global LCS Team and Global Implementation team to insure smooth project control and effective store openingsResponsible for maintaining and updating contribution of information to internal LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR SharePoint site; ensuring best practice and simplicity.Responsible for LCS, Merlin, F1 & TR forecast tracking, ensuring all demands and ad-hoc project requirements are metDrives alignment with the Global Implementation team to insure smooth project control and effective store openingsResponsible for continually evaluating the external relationship and processes as set currently; empowered to challenge details, in an effort to streamline, improve and gain insight.10% AOBEvaluation, feedback, and accountability tracking using measurable values and behavior1 1 meetings with internal and external stakeholders to share/provide feedback, constructive criticism and value adding benefitMeetings with Director to track own performance and teams performanceParticipation on global team meetings and agendas3-5 years of work experience in the delivery of retail construction, project management, or business development industryProven track record of being able to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time.Experience of working with Franchise Partners and their vendors2-3 years Global experience or work for an international companyHighly effective negotiation skillsTrack record of working with top level Stakeholders, including level of presentation skills and professional behaviorStrong collaboration and interpersonal skills.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong organizational/prioritization skills.Flexible and can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.Excellent PC experience requiring Microsoft Office Windows, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project; experience working with PDF and CAD files.Ability to understand drawings/blueprints, as-built drawings and shop drawings.Must be able to learn, understand and grasp concept design and execution of concept.Ability to set high goals/standards and achieve them.Work with external vendors.Global experience or work for an international company preferred.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 expectFamily 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.