Engineering Delivery & Operational Excellence Partner (Senior Manager)

Engineering Delivery & Operational Excellence Partner (Senior Manager) Share on: Apply now Management Level Senior Manager Job ID 0000036149 Category Quality Management Location Billund, Denmark Job Description Help improve how engineering is delivered in practice Do you enjoy helping organisations improve performance, strengthen leadership routines and turn strategy into execution? We are looking for an Engineering Delivery & Operational Excellence Partner to work with leaders across Manufacturing Design & Implementation (MD&I) and the broader Engineering & Workplace (E&W) organisation. In this role, you will help improve how engineering is delivered across complex manufacturing and engineering environments by embedding Lean thinking, structured ways of working and strong performance management practices. You will play a key role in deploying the Engineering Delivery System, ensuring that teams, sites and programmes operate with greater clarity, alignment and consistency. Core Responsibilities Deploy and embed the Engineering Delivery System across engineering and manufacturing environments Apply Lean and Operational Excellence principles to improve performance and delivery outcomes Strengthen leadership routines, governance and performance management practices Facilitate structured problem-solving and continuous improvement activities Translate strategic priorities into measurable actions and results Support leaders in building sustainable capability and operational discipline Drive behavioural and cultural change that delivers long-term impact Play your part in our team succeeding You will join the Engineering Systems & Performance Team, a global capability focused on improving how engineering is delivered across E&W. Working across sites, programmes and leadership teams, you will help bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring consistent ways of working and stronger delivery performance across the organisation. This is a role for someone who enjoys working where change happens — partnering with leaders, solving real problems and helping teams perform at their best. Do you have what it takes? We are looking for someone who combines operational credibility with transformation experience. Experience in Lean, Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments A strong understanding of operational or engineering delivery systems Experience influencing leaders and teams without direct authority Strong facilitation, coaching and problem-solving skills Experience working in complex, cross-functional organisations The ability to connect strategic intent with operational execution Nice to have Experience within manufacturing, automation, logistics or industrial engineering environments Exposure to large-scale transformation programmes Experience implementing management systems or structured operating models What you can expect The opportunity to work directly with senior leaders across Engineering & Workplace A highly collaborative and international environment Meaningful influence on how engineering is delivered across E&W The chance to help shape sustainable improvements in performance, collaboration and delivery outcomes Please note that we do not provide relocation support for this position. #L1-SV1 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.