Project Leader

Company Description
IKEA Supply is part of IKEA Range & Supply and 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.


Supply Chain Development is going into the next phase of a great journey. By gathering the end-to-end supply chain development agenda into one organisation, embedding process and the development and management of digital solutions into the business, we create the best preconditions for meeting the future with the right competences and business capabilities. By this we will also create the preconditions to a world class supply chain that enable IKEA to efficiently respond to the ever-changing customer needs. Our mission is to design & secure the preconditions for a world class supply chain, run and improve everyday solutions, keep together and optimise the development and innovation agenda.


Project Management delivers strategic initiatives and innovative solutions for IKEA people. We create, implement and develop ways for working successfully with Project and Programme management. We work together with business owners and stakeholders to drive performance and change management.


Job Description
As a Project Leader you:
Lead projects and initiatives within Supply Chain Development area Sourcing and cooperate across areas.
Plan and organize assignment according to the IKEA decision model and applicable delivery methodology.
Manage assignment within scope, time and cost frame, applying relevant project management methods and tools.
Lead and/or co-ordinate people from different units and cultures.
Manage communication to stakeholders relevant for the assignment or project. Perform reporting.
Manage dependencies and interfaces within the assignment and project.
Identify, mitigate and manage risks.
Manage change by supporting stakeholders in preparing receiving organizations, learning and communication activities.
Manage forecast, budget and resources.



Qualifications
Do you have passion for leading projects and initiatives through people, enjoy challenging and dynamic assignments in diverse multi-cultural teams and desire to develop IKEA, to lead and implement business change? And, do you have energy, drive and commitment to deliver better solutions for IKEA? Have you done some business or IT projects and want to share your experience and continue to grow with IKEA to help it develop into the future? If so, come and join us on an exciting journey!


For being successful in this role you have to have:
Good knowledge of project management processes including methods and tools; scope, time, cost, risk, quality, communication and how to integrate these processes.
Good knowledge of IKEAs supply chain
Minimum 3 years of experience in either a supply chain function or project management. If you have run some projects in your assignment it’s an advantage
Good understanding of IKEA business processes.
Good understanding of Information Technology and different production models.
Basic knowledge of leading people and team development.
Basic knowledge of change management methods and tools.
Desire to be proactive, service-minded and result-oriented.
Ability to build relationships and cooperate with people in different units and cultures.
Good leadership capabilities
Ability to prioritise, take decisions and delegate
Analytical and structured
Excellent in English communication skills



Additional information
Älmhult is an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. This is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or closed offices. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter our building, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world.
Are you ready to make the world a little better, together with us? We want to hear from you!
We look forward to receiving your application, in English no later than the 26th of September