Project Leader / IKEA Retail Concept Expansion Retail Operations Solution & Support

Jobb-id: R0008248

Datum inlagd: 23/07/2024

Company description

You see things a little differently. So do we. We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow. Come see things a little differently with us. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the franchisor and the owner of the IKEA Concept, including the IKEA trademarks.

In Retail Concept we are enabling the future success of IKEA by offeringan omnichannel IKEA Concept that is attractive, competitive, and profitable, implemented and followed up together with all IKEA trademark users.

We offer an open working environment where everyone feels comfortable to experiment, try new ways and dare to ask: “What if…?” And we offer possibilities for you to develop yourself and your career globally.

About us

Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people, influences everything we do. It is a vision that lives in the everyday efforts of all co-workers, all over the world. 

Fulfilling the IKEA vision requires a strong, efficient, and sustainable business setup. That is why it is built on a franchise system. The IKEA Franchisor,Inter IKEA Systems B.V., is the worldwide owner of the IKEA Concept and has the responsibility to ensure that the IKEA Concept stays attractive and competitive while enabling growth and a profitable business for IKEA franchisees.

Retail Operation Solutions & Support is an integral part of Inter IKEA Retail Concept and consists of a team of people with a passion for retail and competence in business and technology. We are moving into a new chapter with an ambition to provide IKEA retailers with a set of digital products and services that are integrated into the IKEA value chain and support the omnichannel IKEA Concept. We call this the Core digital retail offer and it covers key capabilities for retail operations. Currently our retail package is mainly used by the non INGKA retailers.

About the Job:

IKEA is on a journey to continuously reinvent itself to create a better everyday life for the many people. We are seeking a passionate Project Leader to join our team and drive implementation of digital solutions that support IKEA Retailers to operate the IKEA concept. As a Project Leader, you will be responsible for leading multiple projects, ensuring timely, on-brief, and on-budget delivery while maintaining a smart and lean approach from ideation to execution.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead (global) retailer and market transition projects - from a franchisor perspective - in relation to the core digital retail offer
• Be the primary point of contact for the respective projects, build effective relationships & steer effective communication with all stakeholders
• Deliver projects in the agreed scope, time and budget framework, whilst monitoring project risks
• Anchor high quality of project deliverables through effective managerial and communication skills
• Identify and manage dependencies in the project, between projects and with internal / external organizations
• Monitor project progress through active planning, milestone follow up and reporting

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading projects in a global context, focusing on business or process development and implementation.
• Project management certified (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of IKEA processes, organization.
• Proven track record of running successful business and digital projects.
• Experience with agile and hybrid project methodologies.
• Strong planning, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within an agile environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel internationally.

More Information

A few more details for you

At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues, and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging, and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with the flexibility to work from home when relevant.

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) located in Malmö, Sweden. You will report to the Project & Deployment Manager in ROSS.

30 of July 2024, is the closing date to apply for this role. Please send your application – CV and motivation – in English and let us know why you would be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!

På IKEA gillar vi människor som tycker om att utmana saker och ting. Tillsammans hittar vi bättre sätt att göra saker bättre för andra.