KIRKBI - Senior Manager, AI Lead

Do you want to shape how AI creates value across the KIRKBI ecosystem? Join a purpose-driven organisation with long-term ambitions At KIRKBI , you will join an organisation dedicated to building a better future for children through responsible ownership, long-term thinking, and high ambitions for both people and planet. KIRKBI Business Services supports more than 50 entities across the KIRKBI ecosystem with services within Operations and Business Enablement. KIRKBI is the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family and owner of the LEGO brand. Through responsible ownership, KIRKBI works to build a better future for children and contribute positively to global climate solutions. As part of KIRKBI Business Services, you will help shape a coordinated and value-driven AI capability across the KIRKBI ecosystem. The opportunity In this newly established role, you will take ownership of the AI agenda within KIRKBI Business Services and work closely with stakeholders across the wider KIRKBI ecosystem. You will define direction, establish governance, build a prioritised AI portfolio, and ensure AI becomes a practical and valuable part of everyday work. Inspired by KIRKBI's purpose of enabling children to learn, grow, and develop through play, you will help foster an environment where experimentation, curiosity, and continuous learning drive responsible AI adoption across the organisation. Success will be measured through adoption, value creation, and responsible use of AI. Key responsibilities · Shape and maintain a value-driven AI portfolio that supports strategic priorities across the KIRKBI ecosystem and enables long-term impact. · Lead AI initiatives from exploration and experimentation through implementation, adoption, and measurable value creation. · Foster a culture of curiosity, learning, and knowledge sharing by building AI capabilities and promoting best practices across the organisation. · Build strong partnerships with external technology and AI providers to accelerate innovation and strengthen organisational capabilities. · Measure adoption, business impact, and value realisation, ensuring AI delivers meaningful outcomes for the organisation and its stakeholders. · Establish governance frameworks, standards, and principles that ensure responsible, ethical, and scalable use of AI. The position is based at the KIRKBI office in Billund. Who are you? You have a relevant educational background at Bachelor's or Master's level within IT, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Economics, or a related discipline. Ideally, you bring 5+ years of experience within digital and technology-driven transformation. Thus, you bring proven experience driving AI, data, or digital initiatives from idea to value in a multi-entity or matrix organisation. You may come from either a consultancy environment or a larger corporate organisation, where you have succeeded in consolidating initiatives into a coherent portfolio. To succeed in this role, we imagine that you: · Apply a consultancy mindset, challenging assumptions, asking insightful questions, and translating complex business needs into practical and valuable solutions · Lead with integrity, building trust through transparency, consistency, and sound judgment while acting in the best interest of the business and its stakeholders · Communicate clearly and persuasively across all organizational levels · Have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage large audiences. · Are able to translate complex topics into clear, relevant, and actionable insights for diverse stakeholder groups. · Have solid experience with adoption, organizational change management, and user enablement. · Embrace an experimental and iterative approach to learning through testing, building, refining, and improving collaboratively. · Are naturally curious and collaborative, asking questions before making assumptions. Take the next step in your career KIRKBI collaborates with GML on this recruitment. You are welcome to contact Senior Research Consultant Jakob Fallesen at All inquiries are treated confidentially. At KIRKBI , you will become part of a value-driven organisation built on an owner vision centred around children and climate. Trust, partnership, and professionalism are fundamental elements of the culture in the organisation. The role offers a strong entry point into the wider KIRKBI ecosystem with many potential career paths, and it provides opportunities for both technical and business specific development. About KIRKBI A/S KIRKBI is the holding company of the LEGO Group and other companies owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family. With a purpose of building a better future for all children, KIRKBI is committed to reinvesting future proceeds from the LEGO Group and other holdings into investing and building businesses within three business areas: LEGO Holding, KIRKBI Education, and KIRKBI Climate. Rooted in the values and principles that have guided the LEGO® brand for generations, KIRKBI actively engages in its businesses with the long-term perspective needed to make a lasting difference .