Senior OT Control Systems Manager — The LEGO Group, Billund (Denmark)

If you’ve spent years working with IIoT and SCADA systems and want to take that expertise to a global manufacturing environment, this role at the LEGO Group deserves your attention. The company is building its next generation of smart factories, and they need someone who can lead the control systems strategy across those sites. It’s a senior, hands-on position based in Billund — the town where LEGO itself was born.

Quick Job Overview

About the Employer

The LEGO Group is one of the world’s most recognisable brands, founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen in Billund, Denmark. What started as a small carpenter’s workshop has grown into a global enterprise that produces billions of LEGO bricks every year, sold in more than 130 countries. The company remains headquartered in Billund, and its manufacturing operations span multiple countries including Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, and Vietnam. The LEGO Group employs over 28,000 people worldwide and has consistently invested in manufacturing innovation — including smart factory initiatives, automation, and digital transformation across its production sites. Their commitment to quality, creativity, and sustainability has made them not just a toy company, but a serious engineering and manufacturing organisation.

What This Role Involves

As Senior OT Control Systems Manager, you’ll have global responsibility for OT control systems across the LEGO Group’s next-generation manufacturing sites. This isn’t a junior or mid-level position — the company is looking for someone who can define specifications, design solution architectures, and manage the integration of third-party systems into their Unified Namespace (UNS) and IIoT framework.

On a practical level, you’ll be building and implementing IIoT/SCADA architectures for new facilities. That means working with Unified Namespace (UNS) for data integration, deploying and managing IIoT systems (including Ignition), and using containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes to keep things scalable. You’ll also manage a range of OT protocols — MQTT, OPC-UA, CIP, OPC-DA, and PROFINET — while digitally mapping automated process flows across the manufacturing chain.

Beyond the technical work, there’s a significant collaboration element. You’ll work closely with digital product teams, operations teams, and project teams. You’ll manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations, draft and negotiate technical specifications (including UNS data specifications), and ensure compliance with standards like ISA95/IEC62264, S88/IEC 61512-1, ISA 101, and IEC 62443. Expect some international travel — between 10 and 30 days per year.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The LEGO Group is looking for someone who brings genuine, deep expertise in operational technology — not just a surface-level understanding. Here’s what they expect:

• Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and vertical protocols — you should be comfortable deploying and managing containerised environments in production
• Demonstrated expertise in OT protocols (MQTT, OPC-UA, CIP, OPC-DA, PROFINET) and automated manufacturing processes
• Experience with IIoT/SCADA system architecture and implementation, including platforms like Ignition
• Working knowledge of Unified Namespace (UNS) frameworks and how they integrate with manufacturing data flows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — this role involves negotiating technical specs with vendors and collaborating across diverse teams
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional product teams in a multicultural environment
• Proven ability to analyse complex systems and develop practical, implementable solutions
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISA95/IEC62264, S88/IEC 61512-1, ISA 101, and IEC 62443

The company describes the ideal candidate as someone who is innovative and curious — someone who continuously learns and adapts to new technologies. They value maturity and the demonstrated ability to lead colleagues in delivering high-quality technical outcomes.

Salary, Benefits, and Relocation Support

The LEGO Group has not specified the salary for this role. No salary figures appear on the official job listing page.

In terms of benefits, the company offers several that are worth knowing about:

• Family Care Leave — enhanced paid leave options for important life moments
• Insurance — all colleagues are covered by life and disability insurance
• Wellbeing resources — benefits to support physical and mental health, plus opportunities to build community and creativity
• Colleague Discount — a generous discount on LEGO products from day one
• Bonus scheme — eligible colleagues are rewarded through a bonus scheme when goals are met
• Hybrid work policy — an average of 3 days per week in the office, with the hiring team discussing specifics during recruitment

Important: The LEGO Group has explicitly stated that relocation support is not offered for this role. This is a significant consideration if you’d be moving to Denmark from another country.

Work Permit / Visa Note

The employer has not specified visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements for this role. Additionally, the listing explicitly states that relocation support is not offered.

For general context: Denmark offers a Pay Limit scheme and a Positive List scheme for skilled workers from outside the EU/EEA. The Positive List includes roles in engineering and IT where Denmark faces a shortage. Whether this role qualifies depends on the specific salary offered and whether it meets the Pay Limit threshold, which is set by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). This is general information only and should not be taken as an indication that the LEGO Group will sponsor a work permit for this position.

If you require a work permit to work in Denmark, you should clarify this directly with the LEGO Group’s recruitment team before applying.

Who This Role May Suit

This role is a strong fit for experienced OT/SCADA engineers or managers who have already worked in large-scale manufacturing environments — particularly in industries where IIoT, containerisation, and smart factory concepts are being actively deployed. If you’ve designed SCADA architectures, managed vendor integrations, and worked with UNS or similar data integration frameworks, you’ll likely find the responsibilities familiar and the scope appealing.

It may also suit senior automation engineers who have transitioned into more strategic, architecture-focused roles and want to apply that experience at a global scale. The international travel component and cross-functional collaboration suggest this isn’t a purely technical desk job — you’ll need to be comfortable presenting, negotiating, and building relationships across cultures.

Since relocation support isn’t offered, this role is most practical for candidates who already have the right to work in Denmark or the EU/EEA, or who can arrange their own relocation independently.

How to Apply Officially

You can apply for this role directly through the LEGO Group’s official careers portal on Workday. The application page is here:

Senior OT Control Systems Manager — Apply on LEGO Careers

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The LEGO Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw the listing at any time, including before any advertised closing date, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can if you’re interested.

Required Documents

The LEGO Group has not listed specific required documents in the job posting. Typically for a role at this level, you should prepare:

• An up-to-date CV or resume detailing your OT/SCADA experience, projects, and responsibilities
• A cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role and how your experience aligns with the requirements

Check the application portal for any additional document requirements after you begin the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a remote role?

No. The role is based at the LEGO Group’s Billund office in Denmark. The company operates a hybrid work policy with an average of 3 days per week in the office, but the primary workplace is Billund.

Does the LEGO Group offer visa sponsorship for this role?

The employer has not stated that visa sponsorship is available. The listing also specifies that relocation support is not offered. If you need a work permit for Denmark, contact the LEGO Group’s recruitment team directly to clarify before applying.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary has not been disclosed by the employer. No salary figures appear on the official listing.

How much travel is involved?

The role involves between 10 and 30 days of international travel per year, primarily to the LEGO Group’s other manufacturing sites.

What is the job requisition ID?

The job requisition ID is 0000032960.

Is relocation support available?

No. The listing explicitly states that relocation support is not offered for this role.

Relevant Links

• Denmark Jobs on JobsRivo
• Engineering Jobs on JobsRivo
• The LEGO Group Official Careers Page

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