Vice President - Head of Game Development

Job Description

This role must be based in Denmark full time

Are you passionate about contributing to the future of family friendly digital play?

The LEGO Group is committed to expanding its footprint in the gaming world!

We are on the lookout for a Vice President, Head of Game Development that will be responsible for shaping and leading the LEGO Group's global game development strategy and execution. As a core member of the LEGO Group's GAME leadership team, the VP will oversee all game-related projects—both internal teams and external partnerships—with a sharp focus on delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences aligned with the LEGO Group's values and brand identity.

The ideal candidate will excel in strategy execution, team leadership, product vision, and execution, ensuring the delivery of high-quality gaming experiences that resonate with our audience while embodying the LEGO Group's core values of creativity, imagination, and quality. This position will report directly to the SVP of GAME and will be a core member of the LEGO Group's GAME leadership team.

Core Responsibilities

Roadmap Execution

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of development from concept to completion and act as the product’s champion internally and towards partners.

• Partner with extraordinarily talented development teams to help them realize our combined creative vision and support them in all aspects that are required to achieve the highest quality products.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential product challenges, and facilitate solutions to keep product on track, all while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

Product Vision:

• Ensure each product has a clear investment thesis and is built to meet or exceed their success criteria and publisher goals.

• Shape, influence, and advance the product vision for all games and supporting technologies, ensuring it meets market demands and enhances player engagement.

• Partner with business development and creative teams to ensure we are making the right decisions ensuring we are on track to achieve our overall strategy

Strategic Planning and execution:

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to create and implement effective strategies for new game titles and related products that inspire creativity and innovation.

• Ensure alignment of game development initiatives with the LEGO Group's GAME overarching vision and strategic goals, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Team Leadership:

• Clearly communicate project objectives, set priorities, and offer guidance to ensure that teams are aligned and focused, promoting a playful, caring and supportive environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a key point of contact for collaboration with various stakeholders across the organization, facilitating effective communication and teamwork.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal areas to ensure cohesive game development processes that reflect the LEGO Group's commitment to quality.

Prospecting New Studio Partners:

• Actively prospect and evaluate new external development studios to diversify and strengthen our gaming portfolio.

Do you have what it takes?

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role within the gaming industry, with a proven track record in game development.

• Expert-level understanding of the game development process (ideally from hands-on experience leading development teams)

• Combines expert-level technical understanding with visionary critical thinking, informed by a solid grasp of evolving market trends, player behavior, and emerging technologies.

• An inspiring and empathetic leader known for building and mentoring high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams and cultivating a culture where creativity, collaboration, and fun thrive.

• Highly effective communicator and multi-functional collaborator, able to bridge creative, technical, and business domains.

• Brings a values-driven leadership style that aligns closely with the LEGO Group's mission to deliver high-quality, imaginative, and meaningful play experiences to children and families worldwide.

• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities, with a deep understanding of market trends and consumer preferences.

• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire diverse teams towards common goals while fostering a culture of creativity and fun.

• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating collaboration across various functions and promoting a caring team environment.

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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.

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