Project Leader - Property Specialist, Office Operations
- Full-time
Job Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. Leadership at IKEA is simple, clear and humble. We’re not fans of bureaucracy and complicated hierarchy. Come see things a little differently with us.
About you
You take initiative, demonstrate lots of willpower and have the ability to create togetherness, enthusiasm and clarity within your project teams and among stakeholders. You are a people person with an open mind and flexible approach. You have a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget frames and according to the agreed project scope at a high quality. You are able to take a strategic perspective, prioritise when needed and always act with a better IKEA in focus. You are eager to become part of IKEA because you feel that the IKEA values truly reflect your own values.
What more are we looking to find in you?
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or Facility/ Real Estate Management.
• Senior experience in project management from within the real estate industry.
• It is an advantage to be familiar with project methodology such as practical project steering (PPS), Prince2 or Agile/ Scrum.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in distribution and/ or logistics is an advantage.
Last but not least, you are passionate about being part of a business that is the leader in life at home, contributing to a better everyday life for the many people.
About the job
In Office Operations we provide IKEA people with welcoming, inspiring and functional workplaces including fundamental office and meeting services. We maintain and develop the Inter IKEA Systems properties: IKEA Delft store (+30.000 m2, +3 million visitors per year), the offices (+7.000 m2) and the WestCord Hotel Delft (140 guest rooms).
About the assignment
As a Property Specialist you bring a strategic approach to the up keeping of Inter IKEA Systems’ properties in Delft. You will be taking on a project leader role for various smaller and larger maintenance and development related projects. Your project teams will vary in size as well as with insourced and/or outsourced resources depending on the requirements. Next to managing these stakeholders you will also be dealing with third parties, such as construction contractors, architects and other suppliers within the property business. On a daily basis you will be coordinating different projects, delivering on milestones, working out project plans and optimising your resource planning at all times. You are always looking to find optimal solutions for maintenance matters given the timeframes you have.
This is a full time position for 40 hours per week. You will be reporting to the Office Operations Manager. Relocation support is available when needed.
Inter IKEA Systems is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. Our assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. We are embracing the opportunities arising from a new everyday reality to add more value for today’s and tomorrow’s customers. Our way forward is to keep on being a modern and optimistic brand and work together to fulfil the IKEA vision: To create a better everyday life for the many people.
All IKEA retailers (with the exception of the IKEA store in Delft, the Netherlands, owned by Inter IKEA Systems B.V.) are franchisees and our business partners. 12 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA stores under franchise agreements. Today there are more than 389 IKEA stores in 48 countries.
Inter IKEA Systems offers an exciting work environment in a global marketplace with exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
What more are we looking to find in you?
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or Facility/ Real Estate Management.
• Senior experience in project management from within the real estate industry.
• It is an advantage to be familiar with project methodology such as practical project steering (PPS), Prince2 or Agile/ Scrum.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in distribution and/ or logistics is an advantage.
Last but not least, you are passionate about being part of a business that is the leader in life at home, contributing to a better everyday life for the many people.
About the job
In Office Operations we provide IKEA people with welcoming, inspiring and functional workplaces including fundamental office and meeting services. We maintain and develop the Inter IKEA Systems properties: IKEA Delft store (+30.000 m2, +3 million visitors per year), the offices (+7.000 m2) and the WestCord Hotel Delft (140 guest rooms).
About the assignment
As a Property Specialist you bring a strategic approach to the up keeping of Inter IKEA Systems’ properties in Delft. You will be taking on a project leader role for various smaller and larger maintenance and development related projects. Your project teams will vary in size as well as with insourced and/or outsourced resources depending on the requirements. Next to managing these stakeholders you will also be dealing with third parties, such as construction contractors, architects and other suppliers within the property business. On a daily basis you will be coordinating different projects, delivering on milestones, working out project plans and optimising your resource planning at all times. You are always looking to find optimal solutions for maintenance matters given the timeframes you have.
This is a full time position for 40 hours per week. You will be reporting to the Office Operations Manager. Relocation support is available when needed.
Inter IKEA Systems is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. Our assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. We are embracing the opportunities arising from a new everyday reality to add more value for today’s and tomorrow’s customers. Our way forward is to keep on being a modern and optimistic brand and work together to fulfil the IKEA vision: To create a better everyday life for the many people.
All IKEA retailers (with the exception of the IKEA store in Delft, the Netherlands, owned by Inter IKEA Systems B.V.) are franchisees and our business partners. 12 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA stores under franchise agreements. Today there are more than 389 IKEA stores in 48 countries.
Inter IKEA Systems offers an exciting work environment in a global marketplace with exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
Additional Information
The closing date for applying is 13th June 2017. We look forward to receiving your application in English!