Technology Manager Specialist (MES)

Job Description Are you a technology professional ready to bridge IT and operations, keeping the systems behind world-class LEGO manufacturing running smoothly? Bring your IT and OT expertise to LMV (LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam) and take ownership of Manufacturing Execution Systems — ensuring reliable technology operations that keep our Moulding production running at peak performance.

Note: This is an individual contributor position with no direct team leadership responsibilities. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. Core Responsibilities Own and manage the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) service, ensuring the LEGO Production team consistently meets company reliability and data quality requirements.

Lead technology solutions supporting manufacturing operations, spanning both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains. Collaborate with business stakeholders, other IT service owners, and operational units to understand requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate business needs into scalable and effective technical solutions.

Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and solutions to support manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with both OT and IT strategies. Develop and contribute to comprehensive architecture plans for manufacturing technology solutions, factoring in system integration, scalability, performance, support, data analytics, and security.

Contribute to the design of system interfaces between corporate SAP and other relevant information systems. Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all LEGO internal systems and system interfaces within the area of responsibility. Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to daily production issues, troubleshooting through log files, system events, and other diagnostic tools, ensuring 24/7 support coverage for production and maintenance.

Take responsibility for the appropriate integration and implementation of the QEHS system within operational processes in the relevant area, and ensure its ongoing effectiveness. Perform other tasks as assigned by the People Leader. Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding The Technology team at LMV manages and controls the manufacturing operations systems across the facility, spanning both business application software and IT hardware.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of the systems that keep the Moulding Operation running reliably at LMV. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage globally across LEGO sites, collaborating with Global Platform Owners, Product Owners, MD&I, and Maintenance and Engineering teams, while applying a systematic improvement mindset to help LMV achieve world-class manufacturing technology management.

This position also offers a clear path for growth, with opportunities to move laterally or upward into areas such as Production, Moulds, Quality, and Engineering. Do You Have What It Takes?

Education

A University Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Must-Have Qualifications Solid understanding of ERP and MES systems, with the ability to support integration and operational efficiency. Familiarity with manufacturing ways of working and operational environments. Strong ability to diagnose and resolve basic networking issues, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.

Experience with monitoring and visualization tools such as Grafana and Elastic. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, to enhance business processes and data insights. Familiarity with managing and configuring MDM solutions, along with experience managing IT assets.

Solid understanding of SQL and data warehousing concepts, with the ability to effectively manage and query large datasets. Proficiency in scripting and programming with Power. Shell and Python for automation and task optimization. Structured, self-directed, and collaborative working style, with strong problem-solving skills.

High level of proactiveness, ambition, persistence, dedication, and flexibility, including availability for on-call rotation. Comfortable working in a globally collaborative environment across multiple LEGO sites. Advanced oral and written English and Vietnamese proficiency. #LI-CD2 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.