Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together? 

We are looking for Team Manager (for Project leaders) 

In Core Business Range, we are ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by putting the product in the center – with a full focus on the core of our assignments. 

Our business is about developing products, it’s at the center of all that we do, our daily job. We are looking for you, who love working with the IKEA range, is passionate about Home furnishing and the business we’re in and enthusiastic about solving real needs in people’s homes. You will be important in our journey where we have decided to dare to be IKEA, optimize for relevance and have the best possible products at lowest possible price.  

We are now looking for a Team Manager (for Project leaders). As a Team Manager (for Project leaders), you will be responsible for securing the optimal resource allocation connected to Project Management, to deliver according to the agreed plan and achieve the goals.  

You will be responsible for leading and securing aligned ways of working, methods and competence development connected to Project Management cross IKEA 

You will report to the Planning Manager, Data & Technology. 

For the job as a Team Manager (for Project leaders), you have: 

• Solid and proven competence in the field of Project Management, good knowledge of the relevant business process and functions and its strategies and connections to other processes 

• Worked with technology as a business tool and translate requirements into solutions, balancing user experience, business needs and digital constraints  

• Ability to perform business analysis, risk assessment, scenario planning and draw conclusions to support the right business decisions and implementations  

• Ability to make complex situations simple and understandable and lead business, deliver results through involving and engaging people  

• Good knowledge of People Management practices and the people side of Change Management 

• Good interpersonal communication skills: active listening, coaching and facilitating. Communicating in a clear, structured and honest way. 

This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. 

The Team Manager (for Project leaders) is crucial for developing our business, and we believe that your presence with the team and working the majority of the time in the workplace is important.   

To simplify and have good speed in the recruitment process, you apply for the role by uploading the following to Smart Recruiters: 

1.) Your CV; 
2.) A separate document including your answers to these two questions: 

• What do you believe is your contribution to this position? 

• What values and strengths will come through in your leadership? 

Please keep your answers short and concise. 

Everyone is welcome to apply. Candidates with the best competence for the roles will be selected. 

The last application date is 15th February 2023. Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by Aorui Pu via +76 710 5556 and for questions with regards to the role please contact Niklas Jönsson via [email protected]