Change Leader
Strategic Dynamic Marking Program
IKEA of Sweden, Älmhult
Can you really reach out to and influence the whole world, while working in the middle of a tranquil, Swedish countryside? In Älmhult, you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden, where the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. In Älmhult the future is also explored, by creating ideas and innovations for a better everyday life for the many people.

The Strategic Dynamic Marking (SDM) Program is a Business Development Program running on appointment from the Strategic Innovation Council. The program will develop new, innovative business capabilities that add IKEA value within the areas printing and handling of local compliance marking. The scope also includes innovating technical product communication solutions for the future.
 
We are now looking for a Change Leader to map and coordinate stakeholders, put efficient interaction and communication in place and to lead change across the board.

As a Change Leader you will be responsible for:

 - Setting up and executing stakeholder analysis
 - Devising and executing a change and communication plan.
 - Lead change activities, where needed
 - Be the main point of contact and key communication for program activities, e.g. open innovation challenges.

This is a temporary assignment for 2 years.

To join us in this mission, we believe that you have a good IKEA business understanding and a strong ability to influence across a multitude of areas.  You are passionate about creating the best prerequisites for change, to develop the IKEA business.  You have a strong background in and a proven track record of change management and you have led change in a complex, multinational environment.

IKEA of Sweden is a truly global environment with co-workers from all over the world that is constantly changing, constantly developing. To succeed in this you need to be business focused, a talented communicator in text and speech, great at building relationships and a facilitator at heart. You thrive on change and love a dynamic workplace. Our corporate language is English, so fluency both verbally and in writing is required.

You work in Älmhult, in an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. Älmhult has excellent commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö and an IKEA shuttle bus back and forth to Helsingborg two times a day.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ramkumar Ramachandran +46 734207773. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.

Welcome with your application! Please present your documents in English. The last application day is January 31st.
 
IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2,000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10,000 products.