Platform Leader

At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?

About the area

Inter IKEA Group is organised in three core businesses - Range, Supply and Retail Concept - and five enabling functions. Together we contribute to the success of IKEA and share responsibility for the franchise offer.

The enabling functions lead key common activities in networks across Inter IKEA Group, as well as cover specific needs for the core businesses. The five Enabling functions are Operations Management, Business Performance & Support, Communication, Sustainability and People & Culture.

About the job

Data Distribution and Integration is a department within Operations Management responsible for integrations within Inter IKEA and data exchange towards franchisors using the IKEA brand and our suppliers. The product team is responsible for internal tools and services used to support the creation and delivery of data exchanges.

Join our dynamic team and take the lead in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of our services

We're looking for a young, motivated individual to collaborate closely with our vendors, suppliers, and internal teams, while being comfortable working independently on the assignment.

You'll be the key player in planning, coordinating, and supervising service deliveries and innovations.

About you

This role is ideal for a younger professional with a passion for IT and a desire to grow in the field of Enterprise Integration and Digital Product management.

In this role, you’ll work alongside fantastic and experienced colleagues who share your curiosity and dedication to IKEA’s inspiring vision. If you have knowledge and experience in service or product management, and you love working in an agile yet structured way, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be someone who understands the entire IKEA value chain and knows how to create the conditions for efficient development to reach our goals. With a strong drive to get things done, you’ll lead complex projects on a global scale with curiosity and humility.

Leadership comes naturally to you, and you have a deep interest in people. You have a knack for making sure that everyone is working towards the same goal and has successfully led products/projects before. Guided by the core IKEA values, you’ll build strong and trustful networks and relationships.

To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable:

- Experience with leading projects or agile teams towards defined goals as a Project Manager, Product Owner or Service Delivery Manager.
- Be passionate about delivering high quality services and a passion of bringing together people, process, and tools to successfully get there
- Good communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities
- Knowledge and experience in key aspects of IT software development, including integration with external partners using standards such as EDI
- Good resource planning and backlog prioritisation skills
- Create various KPIs and data analysis for follow up and reporting
- Knowledge of service management and how to secure service delivery using ITIL
- Experience from managing and follow-up external vendors and agreements.

Additional Information

This role is full-time (40-hours per week) and based in Malmö, Sweden. This role sits in the Technology and Platform, Platform Area and reports to the Team Manager. If you would like to know more about the role, please connect with Magnus Persson (magnus.persson6@inter.ikea.com), or if you have questions about the recruitment process, please connect with Wayne van Tonder (wayne.van.tonder@inter.ikea.com).

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA, we’re all on the same project.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.

Interested? Submit your CV and a motivation letter and let us know why you would be a good fit for this role, in English, by the 16th of February 2025.