Communication Operations Manager

Company Description
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IKEA Supply is assigned to source, produce and supply the global IKEA Range, all the way from raw materials to customers.
Through strong partnership with our supply partners, we manage a connected, efficient and low-cost supply chain, enabling a better everyday life for the many customers and people connected to our supply chain.
The overall communication assignment is to lead, develop and enable impactful communication that delivers to making IKEA even more affordable, accessible and sustainable and contribute to strengthening IKEA as a meaningful and trusted brand in people’s hearts and minds. We do this by developing and enabling impactful communication that builds trust in the IKEA Supply chain and the IKEA Brand. We create proactive and transparent communication initiatives delivering to our business and people priorities, we strengthen our many leaders and co-workers to lead with communication, and we engage with stakeholders to create dialogue and engagement.
Job Description
Do you want to be part of our fantastic team?
We are now looking for a Communication Operations Manager, with the ability to lead day-to-day communication operations by leading business and people together
As Communication Operations Manager for IKEA Supply you will co-lead the communication assignment together with the Communication Manager, being responsible to develop and execute the operational communication plan, aligned with stakeholders to ensure consistency. Through your team you will ensure creation and activation of communication content in relevant channels, to inform and engage with co-workers and stakeholders. You will secure and develop the right preconditions for delivering on the communication plan, such as resources, ways of working and tools.
Your role will include:
Responsible for the development and execution of the operational communication plan for supply
Ensure the creation and activation of communication content to inform and engage co-workers and other stakeholders
Responsible to secure and develop preconditions such as resources, ways of working and tools to deliver the set common communication direction and plan(s)
Drive the collaboration with relevant stakeholders throughout the Inter IKEA communication community and other functions to secure an integrated communication approach.
Contribute to impacting business strategies, priorities and processes, and their successful implementation, through communication
Lead, coach and develop co-workers in the team, promoting best practice in communication and continually bench marking against industry standards
Together with Communication Manager, set clear goals and KPI’s for the central team, measure and follow up

The role will report to Communication Manager IKEA Supply.
Qualifications
Is this the right challenge for you? To be successful in this role we believe you are strong in business and people leadership and have a solid foundation both living and sharing the IKEA culture and values.
Additionally, we see that you are an experienced leader, with extensive experience in communication and project management. You are committed to deliver qualitative and impactful communication and manage a complex stakeholder reality, all to support and amplify the business impact. You have the ability to lead both in a functional and a process dimension, always thinking holistically and putting the customer in the center. You are energized by working both independently and interdependently across networks and functions.
Furthermore we believe you appreciate the mix of strategic thinking and turning communication trends into practice. You have an excellent ability to communicate verbally, visually and in writing in an inspirational way.
Additional information
This role is full-time and will be based in Älmhult, Sweden
Please note, there is a prefered candidate for this position and first hand we will consider candidates from IKEA Supply organization. If you have any questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact us through the Smart Recruiters system. Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English by July 10, 2023. We are reviewing applications as they come through so don’t wait to apply!