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

As a Platform Leader with focus on planning, you will play a pivotal role in setting the direction and priority of work for significant data exchange initiatives.

Your main goal will be to establish a clear path from the current state to the desired target, also securing simplification of the data landscape through decommissioning of old data flows, focusing on collaboration and effective communication throughout the process.

Your leadership will drive the successful implementation of data exchange within Inter IKEA and with our retailers, suppliers, and partners.

Your Assignment and key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and follow up data exchange activities within your area of responsibility.
• Monitor progress and performance, ensuring activities are completed according to agreed plans and on time.
• Coordinate related dependencies, deviations and secure delivery of key results.
• Lead the work with tertial roadmap planning for data exchange deliveries.
• Lead the work with planning and executing tertial based big room planning.
• Lead the work to secure an up-to-date planning framework and that it is aligned and connected to overall frameworks.
• Foster an agile mindset and that planning work is done according to IKEA agile principles.
• Lead the work together with peers to secure a structured way of working with our agile tools.
• Work with preparations and execution of shared decision and collaboration forums.
• Coach, inspire, and support leaders and colleagues through the process.

Enable change by facilitating relevant dialogues and consistent communication with stakeholders and peers, both in known and unknown territories.

This role offers the chance to lead the overall planning of business-critical data exchange initiatives that will help shape our organisation's future. You'll have the chance to work with diverse teams and stakeholders, driving collaboration and innovation every step of the way. As a Platform Leader with a focus on planning, you won't just help us achieve our agreed goals, you'll also create a legacy of positive change within our IKEA family.

You will directly contribute to our organisation's success by driving meaningful change and ensuring that our initiatives deliver tangible results. Your efforts will impact not only our organisation but also the many people who rely on our services and solutions.

About You

Join us in a dynamic role where you'll coordinate and hold together planning and all connected activities within the central capability area of data exchange. You'll play a focal role in helping our business-critical deliveries succeed, encouraging collaboration, and simplifying processes to enhance IKEA's competitiveness and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise your experience and knowledge to create structure and hold together the overall planning.
• Engage peers, colleagues and stakeholders in planning activities as well as reporting.
• Be the bridge in all planning activities between teams within the capability area and towards the IKEA org.
• Secure that the needed planning activities are performed in a timely manner and according to our framework and deadlines.

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

• Knowledge and experience in project management, implementation of change, and agile ways of working.
• Good knowledge in roadmap, portfolio and similar experience.
• Good knowledge of improvement work and creating structure.
• Experience working with agile delivery in roles as scrum master, release manager and similar roles.
• Demonstrable experience in working in an Agile working set-up and agile planning in a scaled environment.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong facilitation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to communicate with senior leaders.
• Experience from working in Agile planning tools such as Jira, Confluence, Agile place or similar tools.

This role is full-time (40hours per week) and based in Malmö, Sweden. This role sits in the Technology and Platform, Platform Area and reports to the Data Distribution Platform Manager. If you would like to know more about the role, please connect with Patrick Roos (patrick.roos1@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 let us know why you would be a good fit for this role, in English, by the 8th of January 2025.