Business Continuity Management Leader

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
Simply because you have a passion for business continuity processes, frameworks, and practices – and you are good at it too! You know how to set up a plan or framework for programs and work structures with business to secure a holistic value-adding agenda. You are experienced in assessing and mitigating risks in a business environment with a focus on securing business continuity that contributes to increased business resilience. We would also like you to have extensive knowledge about risk factors in information systems, data, and technology projects.
Within Ingka Group, stakeholder management is important. Therefore, you need to be someone who can build strong and trustful relationships and who can influence your stakeholders. You make well balanced decisions taking different business, people, and ethical perspectives into consideration. Of course, you have a strong sense of integrity and high ethical standards.
To succeed in this role, you also need:
• University degree and/or proven knowledge in the field of risk management, preferably specialized in Business Continuity.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of Business Continuity and risk management, preferably in a multinational organization.
We want to understand our risks, but we also want to recognize the opportunities that comes with it – and we think you can bring that to us. Finally, you always have the IKEA Culture and Values at heart and are a true ambassador throughout the organisation.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position you will lead the area of Business continuity management with the purpose to develop, integrate and support enterprise wide business continuity and disaster recovery management programs aimed at; maintain business operation during and after an incident; recover quicker after interruptions; reduce costs and duration of any disruption; build customer confidence and trust; and secure a companywide crisis management capability
Amongst many tasks you will:
• Act as Ingka process leader for Business Continuity Management, including Crisis Management and develop the strategic direction and coordination of enterprise wide business continuity and disaster recovery efforts for key operational processes
• Taking the lead in developing our ways of working, related steering and supporting documents as well as digital tools
• Develop the strategic direction and coordination of enterprise wide business continuity and disaster recovery efforts
• Support the organisation as a subject matter expert in disaster recovery, crisis management and business continuity planning
You will report to the Risk, Compliance & Internal Control Manager. The position is in Malmö, Sweden.
ABOUT THIS WORK AREA
By integrating and applying risk and compliance frameworks into our processes, not only do we do it right from the start, we also secure a more efficient and risk aware organisation resulting in a better performance. We aim to empower people and business to grasp the many opportunities and take responsible risks everyday while safeguarding and strengthening our people, customer relationships, our assets and the IKEA brand.
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please get in touch with Sofie Skarlöv sofie.skarlov1@ingka.ikea.com.
Please submit your application in English, consisting of a CV and cover letter, through the recruitment system as we are unable to handle applications by e-mail.