We are looking for someone who will be responsible for leading and framing architecture for Core Business Range (From the IKEA product development process, Virtual Product, Part Structure Management, to Marketing & Communication). You will also together with your peers have the  

assignment to continuously improve architecture strategy and roadmaps for IKEA. You will lead and develop the Core Business Range Architecture team, which is part of Data & Technology at IKEA of Sweden. You will secure the design of a target technology landscape, which is based on business ambitions and leverages on existing platforms. You will support its implementation via the development of roadmaps, conceptual solutioning (architecture briefs/blueprints) guidelines and standards. You will also support the process of identifying new technologies that will allow and enable us to meet more of the many people. We believe digital technology is core to develop and future-proof IKEA. 

More specifically, in this role you will be accountable for:  

·       Lead and work closely together with peers across the totality of Inter IKEA and across IKEA to strengthen and contribute to a strong and relevant IKEA franchise offer. 

·       Accountable & Responsible for Architecture framing of all initiatives in IKEA Range. 

·       Define Target Architectures, principles and guidelines for IKEA Range and ensure this is aligned with IKEA stakeholders. Ensure that the business value is well understood and used in the decision-making process. 

·       Responsible for up-to-date architecture artefacts. 

·       Lead the Core Business Range Architecture team by securing competent and high performing teams and leaders. To inspire and empower co-workers and leaders to perform to the best of their abilities and continuously develop in their assignments.  

·       Evolve the Enterprise Architecture discipline and competences, especially value adding services like conceptual solution design, embedding architecture into the development teams (Classic or Agile), and creative ways of supporting the digital transformation. 

·       Shared Responsibility for the Inter IKEA Architecture Roadmap. 

·       Shared Responsibility for cross-domain architecture scrums / working groups to resolve strategic questions, continuously improve a consistent business and technology blueprint. 

In this role you will report to our Digital Manager at IKEA of Sweden and work closely with the Architecture Manager at Inter IKEA Group to lead towards uniformity and commonality, contributing to the Inter IKEA architecture framework and delivering on the needs of IKEA Range.  

Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!  

About you 

To be successful in this role, we believe you are a strong leader able to inspire and mobilize people towards clearly set objectives. We are looking for a visionary, pragmatic and adaptable leader with strong willpower. You are curious and able to build relationships in order to establish strong trust between the architecture community and its stakeholders. It is also necessary that you carry natural credibility and you have a proven track record of reaching stretch targets. You are an energetic and collaborative leader who has a very good knowledge of IT and digital organizations, strategies and working methods. 

We expect you to have a very good knowledge of information and business technologies with a specific focus on Enterprise Architecture concepts, methodologies and frameworks, and with the relevant experience and track record. You have had hands on experience in managing Franchisor and/or global Application landscapes in supply chain environments. Ideally you also have had exposure in implementing and operating robust application portfolios. You are comfortable with agile project methodologies and modern IT operations approaches, specifically DevOps, CI/CD and Cloud. 

You are a big fan of home furnishing and enjoy building a purposeful business by creating engaging and trustful relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and business partners. As a person you are appreciated for collaborative spirit and how you lead with strong focus on both technology and people. You create impact and inspiration regardless of function or formal reporting lines.  

The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com or just watch this video: https://bit.ly/ikea-what-if 
 

Questions & Support? Let’s connect. 
This position is located in Älmhult, Sweden. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest June 12th 
 
You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with People & Culture Recruiter Jakob Bergström, [email protected] 

Company Description 
Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.  

Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.