Project Portfolio Manager

Join LIEWOOD – Children are our future. And for them to evolve and create new paths that improve our world, we must be thoughtful and make responsible, conscious choices, that reduce our imprint on the planet.

With a focus on functionality and innovation, LIEWOOD designs and produces toys, interior, furniture, accessories, wear and footwear for babies and children all which are made with aesthetics, quality, and consciousness in mind. Exactly the core values that make LIEWOOD the fun and fair choice

To continue delivering on our promise of quality and innovation while staying ahead in an evolving market, LIEWOOD is searching for a skilled Project Portfolio Manager.

The position is a maternity cover (12 months period).

About the Role

As Project Portfolio Manager, you’ll own LIEWOOD’s strategic project portfolio—driving prioritization, resource planning, and delivery across teams. You’ll work closely with the Executive Team and lead our Business Solutions function, ensuring key initiatives are scoped, executed, and embedded effectively. This is a high-impact role for a structured, energetic leader who thrives on cross-functional collaboration and wants to shape how a fast-growing lifestyle brand runs projects and drives change.

You will work from our beautiful office in Copenhagen, Østerbro and report directly into the COO.

Key Responsibilities

Project Portfolio Ownership

• Own and maintain the company-wide Business Solutions Project Portfolio
• Facilitate strategic project prioritization with executive stakeholders
• Monitor execution, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, and budget
• Regularly report status, risks, and dependencies to the Executive Team
• Apply advanced project portfolio management methodologies to ensure cross-departmental alignment and transparent decision-making
• Leverage experience in managing resources, timelines, and multiple stakeholders, including C-level, across parallel initiatives

Team & Leadership

• Leads the Business Solutions team, ERP Manager, PLM Manager, IT Project Manager and 2 Student Helpers
• Set direction, define goals, and support development for all team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Project Management

• Scope, lead, and execute complex cross-functional IT and business projects
• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout all phases
• Develop project budgets, allocate resources, and manage external partners

Process Optimization & Systems Integration

• Translate business needs into scalable system and process solutions
• Maintain high-level understanding of core business processes and transactional systems
• Guide system design and integration across domains (e.g., ERP, PLM, ecommerce)
• Champion change management and training for new tools and workflows

Your Profile

You have:

• A strong analytical mindset with a focus on systems and data
• Exceptional business process understanding and operational thinking
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change in a dynamic environment
• A structured, proactive, and commercially minded
• Skilled in project and stakeholder management, able to balance multiple initiatives and competing priorities
• Clear communication and strong presenter skills, and you are able to influence at all levels, including executive and board level
• An understanding of deliverables and workflows in the fashion or retail industry, with the ability to manage time-sensitive projects and adapt to fast-moving business needs

You Have:

• 3–5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a lifestyle, design, or retail environment
• A proven experience in project portfolio management, resource planning, and cross-functional execution
• A background in consulting or complex stakeholder environments is a strong plus
• A Track record of delivering process improvement and systems implementation projects
• Solid grasp of business operations and digital tools (ERP, PLM, PIM, ecommerce integrations)
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Why Join LIEWOOD?

At LIEWOOD, you will be part of an ambitious team, driven by a passion for design, aesthetics, and the desire to ease everyday life for the modern family. Together, we shape a thoughtful, high-quality product universe that resonates with customers worldwide.

If you’re ready to bring your analytical mindset, strategic vision, and leadership skills to a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your application, including a resume and a brief motivation letter to the link.

ABOUT US

Founded in Copenhagen in 2015 by Anne Marie Lie Norvig, LIEWOOD is a result of Anne Marie´s strong passion for design, aesthetics, and the belief that beauty lies in the details. Being a mother of growing children, Anne Marie understands the needs and premises of daily life in a family. After all, this is what reflects the heart and soul of LIEWOOD.

Our Story – Liewood

With a focus on functionality and innovation, LIEWOOD designs and produces toys, interior, furniture, accessories, wear and footwear for babies and children all which are made with aesthetics, quality, and consciousness in mind. Exactly the core values that make LIEWOOD the fun and fair choice.

Our Philosphy – Liewood

Children are our future. And for them to evolve and create new paths that improve our world – both humans and planet – we must be thoughtful and make responsible, conscious choices, that reduce our imprint on the planet. Day by day, we strive to improve our processes and use of materials, however, we realize that this is an ongoing journey for us, and we will keep pursuing to become better.

LIEWOOD is an equal opportunity employer devoted to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment empowering every employee to do their best. As such, recruitment is always based solely on personal, business, and professional circumstances, and recruitment, promotion, and dismissals are never affected by race, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or social origin, gender, religion, race, social background, political affiliations, or opinions or the like that could give rise to discrimination.

Our responsible journey – Liewood

As a LIEWOOD colleague you will work from our beautiful office in Copenhagen, designed by NORM architects.

We strive to create an inclusive and open company culture, benefitting from a diverse group of high-performance people.