Inter IKEA Group have started the digital transformation. This is a journey which require that a new technology foundation is established for Core Business Range & Supply. Now we start the work to set up the technical services needed to support an IT landscape that will be developed and operated in a hybrid cloud model. The technical services we deliver will enable the IT landscape to transform and take leverage on cloud computing services. We will contribute to IKEA direction by making it possible for 'XaaS' to translate into services that are affordable, accessible and sustainable.

The technical services delivery will be part of IKEA Product Information Management programme (IPIM) in IKEA of Sweden. These services will enable us to create a better IKEA. We are looking for the people that take an individual responsibility to make sure that we deliver together as a team. Great colleagues, believing in a great IKEA vision with curiosity, drive and technical competence with a desire to make a difference, please join us. We take a leading approach; transforming complexity for the few into simplicity for the many. IKEA culture and values will guide us on the way, today and tomorrow.

Lead projects within the area of technology foundation. Your first assignment will be to lead and manage the project that will have the overall responsibility to establish technical services for cloud at Core Business Range & Supply

• Manage all different aspects of project management
• Manage all phases of project management throughout the life-cycle of an initiative
• Select and apply a delivery method that is appropriate for the task
• Manage, if needed and as an interim, IT service operation in the project dimension
• Contribute to the improvement of project management as a discipline
• Promote diversity, simplicity and cost-consciousness when implementing services
• Manage communication to key stakeholders from a business and IT perspective

To be successful in this role you need to:

• Have solid leadership experience and a strong belief in the IKEA leadership approach
• Have solid knowledge and experience in project management
• Have solid knowledge and experience of infrastructure services
• Have good knowledge and experience in IT software development & IT service management
• Have a genuine interest in people and a strong ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Be able to perform on a strategic, tactical and operational level
• Be curious, eager to find better ways and committed to remove manual work whenever possible

Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role. The last day to send your application is January 26th 2020.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hiring manager Jarl Alpskog, +46 72-352 77 16 about the recruitment process contact Recruitment Specialist Jakob Bergström at +46 70-147 48 90.

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.