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Senior Director, Head of Digital Product – Global Supply Chain Operations

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in digital product management and transformation, strong supply chain knowledge, leadership skills, and expertise in strategy, collaboration, user-centered design, and talent development.
  • You will shape digital product strategy, define OKRs, enhance user experience, collaborate across teams, and lead digital transformation initiatives while building a high-performance team.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Digital Product Management and Digital Transformation with a strong leadership background.
  • Deep understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement business domains in global manufacturing organisations.
  • Expertise in developing and executing strategic plans and OKRs.
  • Ability to assess product portfolios and identify optimization and innovation opportunities.
  • A mindset geared towards experimentation and continuous improvement.
  • Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
  • Experience in leading change management initiatives related to digital transformation.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills to promote digital transformation and engage stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to inspire and manage diverse teams effectively.
  • Passion for building high-performance teams that align with organizational culture and values.
  • Experience in talent management, including hiring, development, and succession planning.
  • Commitment to mentoring and developing talent within the team.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen in budgeting and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver the overall vision and digital product strategy, ensuring alignment with global business objectives and revenue goals.
  • Develop and champion annual portfolio objectives and key results (OKRs), collaborating with product teams to define quarterly OKRs aimed at achieving strategic outcomes.
  • Champion the voice of the user by leveraging user insights and establishing research methods to understand user motivators, needs, and pain points.
  • Oversee the UX strategy across the digital product portfolio, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience while promoting digital product methodologies to stakeholders.
  • Ensure enterprise end-to-end product strategies that consider operating realities, business initiatives, and priorities, collaborating cross-functionally with LEGO® Supply Chain and Procurement teams.
  • Communicate clearly and convincingly with stakeholders, building trust in the vision while providing clarity on risks and the roadmap ahead.
  • Be a leader and advocate for digital supply chain and procurement transformation, fostering collaboration and alignment across all functions, while leveraging external learnings, best practices and data analytics to inform product decisions and strategies.
  • Continue building a high-performance team that meets the business needs of the future, and fits with the LEGO Group’s culture and values.

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Director, Head of Digital Product position?

The position is based in Billund, DK or London, UK.

Is relocation support offered for this position?

No, relocation support is not offered.

What are the core responsibilities of this role?

The core responsibilities include creating and delivering the overall vision and digital product strategy, developing annual portfolio objectives and key results (OKRs), overseeing UX strategy, ensuring end-to-end product strategies, and leading the Supply Chain Product Management team.

How many team members will the Senior Director be managing?

The Senior Director will manage a team of 9 dedicated and highly skilled colleagues.

What is the expected experience level required for this position?

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in Digital Product Management and Digital Transformation with a strong leadership background.

What kind of background in business domains is preferred for this role?

A deep understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement business domains in global manufacturing organizations is preferred.

Is there an emphasis on continuous improvement in this role?

Yes, there is a strong focus on continuous improvement, as well as promoting the LEGO Group’s culture and values.

Are there any specific skills related to user experience required for this position?

Yes, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies is required.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

The LEGO Group is committed to creating a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and they belong.

What benefits do employees receive in this role?

Benefits include family care leave, life and disability insurance, resources for physical and mental wellbeing, a generous colleague discount, and a bonus scheme for achieving goals.

How does the hybrid work policy function?

The hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. Specific role eligibility will be discussed during the recruitment process.

What commitment does LEGO have regarding children’s rights?

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe, and candidates for certain positions are required to undergo Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

Our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world. These places are home to 28,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide. A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!