For the Architecture Function we are looking for a Solution Owner to join and strengthen our function. You will strengthen our architecture capabilities by implementing an architecture tool and repository during spring 2018 and a solution owner is needed from start to ensure that the users of the solution will get a relevant, user friendly and reliable solution that helps them achieve the tasks and goals of Business Solution Range & Supply in general and the Architecture Function specifically.

The Architecture function at Business Solutions Range & Supply consists of Business Architects and IT Architects, divided in two teams; Range and Supply. The function is an integral part of IKEA's global Business Solutions organization. We are responsible for defining and enforcing architecture across our eight Solution areas. The position will be a member of the Architecture Function and report to the Architecture Manager. Location; Helsingborg or Älmhult.

The assignment can be divided in three core parts;

Ways of working and solution support
• Contribute to the development of best practices and ways of working related to Architecture capabilities, tasks and deliverables including efficient usage of the solution.
• Develop and secure relevant learning and communication for the solution.
• Provide and secure support for the solution in co-operation with the supplier of the solution.

Holistic Architecture
• Contribute to establishment and publication of the holistic architecture views and deliverables to various number of stakeholders.
• Contribute to assessment, quality assurance and consistency of the architecture artefacts created and maintained in the solution.
• Maintain and administrate the META model, base data and templates required for holistic and consistent architecture.

Solution development and ownership
• Responsible for supplier and contract management including service level fulfilment of the assigned solution(s).
• Lead continuous improvement of the solution(s). Lead/participate in change control decision forum and responsible for any order towards IT suppliers.
• Manage budget for the assigned solution(s), provide budget input for follow up & review forecasts and accruals.

All in collaboration with the architecture management, aspect leaders, architects and relevant business solution functions!

Are you the right candidate? Is this your next challenge? We are looking for someone who can make a difference!

You could be a junior architect willing to learn and develop in the profession or you can be a senior and experienced architect with a desire to share knowledge and develop people and competences for a better IKEA.

To be successful in this role you need to:
• Be able to work on a strategical, tactical and operational level. Make things happen.
• Be analytical - able to structure, prioritize and draw relevant conclusions of information.
• Have the capability to build trust and relationships to lead successful cross functional work.
• Have good communication skills and ability to work within and across functions.

You need to have:
• Good to extensive knowledge and understanding of the architecture profession, its frameworks (like TOGAF), processes, artefacts and deliverables.
• Good understanding of Information Technology and how to use digital devices and applications to improve the user experience. 
• Basic knowledge in release management, project management, people side of change management, risk management and ability to estimate cost and complexity.
• Up-to-date with market trends and best practice within the relevant business process.

You are passionate about IKEA, our vision, business idea and values and you have a constant desire for renewal.

About Business Solution Range & Supply
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers and suppliers.

IKEA is on an exciting growth journey becoming more accessible to the many people. We are investing heavily to develop and digitalize IKEA into the future. IKEA Business Solutions will support this journey by delivering expertise in business development while safeguarding running business. This way we empower our co-workers, customers and suppliers with the right solutions to optimise the customer experience and contribute to a growing IKEA.

The Business Solutions agenda is driven and prioritised in the process dimension and the role of Business Solutions Range & Supply is to:
• deliver competence to support and develop business solutions 
• have an end to end accountability for solutions, enhancements and projects
• manage one agreed and steered business solutions agenda in Range & Supply

The organization consists of eight Solution Areas that support and mirror the Range & Supply processes as part of the IKEA Ways of Working-map, including a number of staff functions such as Architecture, Business Development, Business Navigation, HR/Competence and Communication.

Business Solutions Range & Supply consists of approximately 250 co-workers based in different legal units globally all across Range & Supply. We have our main hubs in Älmhult, Helsingborg and Malmö (IKEA of Sweden AB), Dortmund (IKEA Logistics GmbH), Pratteln (IKEA Supply AG) and Warsaw (IKEA Purchasing Services Poland), and we are also present in the United States, Italy, France, Turkey, India, and the Czech Republic.

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application in English. 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 candidate. Please apply latest March 30th 2018.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Jonas Levin at +46 728865384.

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering working environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. At IKEA we believe that when you as an individual grow - IKEA grows!

IKEA of Sweden, or IoS, is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. IoS is based in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA and the center of IKEA range development. Business Solutions Range & Supply is a part of IKEA of Sweden.