Project Leader - IT Transition i Älmhult, Sweden

The range is our identity and the product information is an essential part of the IKEA Concept. New technology is changing behaviour and the demands for new ways to interact and share real-time insights are essential for continuous growth. IKEA Product Information Management Programme is one part of our digital transformation journey towards creating success for IKEA. The purpose of the programme is to create a connected flow for product information across our value chain to enable business movements supporting IKEA into the future. As a consequence we need to transition from our current into a future landscape. The IT Transition Management assignment is working on how to manage the transition from current landscape into a new digital IKEA product information landscape while securing business continuity. We are i.e. building new capabilities to manage the IT Transition, migrate data and functionality from old to new and manage coexistence during a transition period.

In this exciting journey we are now looking for Project Leader(s) who wants to lead the development of our capabilities within IT Transition and to be part of IKEA digital transformation, working closely together with colleagues across IKEA.

As a Project leader IT Transition you will embark on an exciting journey in the digital transformation in IKEA. We are leading and developing the transition from current IT landscape into the new, including ways of working. You will work in IT Transition team and in close collaboration with colleagues from all involved parts of IKEA. You will lead projects to build the needed capabilities (migration, coexistence and other enabling projects). You will report to IT Transition manager, Patrick Roos.

The responsibilities in your role include:

• Lead projects to build and implement migration and/or coexistence solutions, including processes, ways of working and tools.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with stakeholders across IKEA and build and maintain strong, long-lasting stakeholder relationships.
• Be responsible for project planning, project plans and reporting on project status
• Lead people according to IKEA values to achieve results
• Continuously improve ways of working

To succeed in this role you are excited by our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people and have a genuine interest in digital transformation. You are a team player who is motivated by driving and delivering results together with people and you have a high level of technical competence and insights.

We also believe that you have a combination of the following knowledge and capabilities:

• More than 5 years’ experience of leading complex projects in a challenging global context, within the area of IT and digital transformation
• Proven track record of running successful initiatives and projects.
• Good leadership skills and the ability to secure buy-in, realise benefits and deliver business impact.
• Ability to apply an outside-in perspective, putting the user in the centre of development.
• You can communicate fluently and effectively in English both writing and speaking
• You have excellent communication and networking skills
• You lead and act as a role model with the IKEA Culture and values always in mind in your daily work

On top of that, it would be great if you meet one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• Can work with waterfall, agile as well as hybrid project methods.
• Knowledge of design thinking, innovation and lean development processes.
• Tech-savvy-ability to grasp and lead digital projects.

Sounds interesting? Submit your application, in English, as soon as possible however not later than April 10th. Note that we will be interviewing candidates continuously and might close the listing before the final date.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Patrik Roos, at +46 72-352 72 32

For information about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter, Jakob Bergström at +46 70-147 48 90