Test Leader in Data & Technology Planning, IKEA Supply

About us
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.
Job Description
As a Test leader you will be responsible
You will secure alignment and close cooperation with Intelligent Automation development teams.
More specifically, in this role you will be accountable for:
Ensure IA Test capabilities and capacity
Develop and lead test methodologies and common ways of working
The direct leadership of testers and development of the team
Ensure that test methods from new and modified requirements are supported by available test instructions
Perform testing, make assessments, draw conclusions, and validate test data/results.
Establishing a knowledge seeking testing culture at ITL, focusing on product development testing
Ensure readiness for all type of tests (UT, System, Performance and UAT)
Communicate effectively with Development leaders and Business Analysts.
Ensure that all test phases have appropriate entry / exit criteria and for monitoring achievement of these criteria and for obtaining sign-off against these prior to Go Live
Manage business stakeholders’ involvement, demo and expectations
Ensure accurate test execution and tracking

In this role you will report to our Planning Manager in Data & Technology at IKEA Supply contributing to the Inter IKEA planning framework and delivering on the needs of IKEA Supply.
Are you looking for the challenge of your life? Come on board!
About you
We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.
We’re doing some amazing things in IKEA Supply chain; therefore, we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception.
To be successful in this role, we believe you can mobilize people towards clearly set objectives.
You can build relationships to establish strong trust with your team and stakeholders.
You are an energetic and collaborative leader. You have an agile approach and adapt as we go.
You are interested in technology, digitalization and finding new ways of working and are highly motivated to do this through collaboration and interaction with different internal and external stakeholders in a global context.
Proven experience from development or testing environment
Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams
Experience in performing Intelligent Automation (RPA, Chatbot & Apps) related test automation, scenario testing, scripting, and testing.
You have solid background in test process and methodology in several projects and programs.
You have been in the same or equivalent role for at least 4-5 years

We expect you to have a very good knowledge of IT and digital organizations, working methods about test management with the relevant experience and track record.
You can set directions, follow-up and secure plans.
You provide strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The IKEA culture and values are crucial for 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
Sounds interesting?
Submit your application online and in English via our recruitment system SmartRecruiters (please note that applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted) latest on the 25th of October 2023. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please send a message to our recruiting team via SmartRecruiters and we will come back to you. In case of questions connected to the role, please reach out to hiring manager Akash Jha akash.jha1@inter.ikea.com.
Please note that this position can be based in Dortmund, Germany, or in Älmhult, Sweden.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
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