Join the IKEA team! Together we get things done.
You see things a little differently. So do we. We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow. Come see things a little differently with us. UAB Digital Retail Development is part of the Inter IKEA Group, who focuses on Retail Concept, Supply Chain and Range.
In Retail Concept we are enabling the future success of IKEA by offering an omnichannel IKEA Concept that is attractive, competitive, and profitable, implemented and followed up together with all IKEA trademark users. We offer an open working environment where everyone feels comfortable to experiment, try new ways and dare to ask: “What if…?” And we offer possibilities for you to develop yourself and your career globally.
Job description
IKEA is on a journey to continuously reinvent itself to create a better everyday life for the many people. We are moving into a new chapter with an ambition to provide IKEA retailers with a set of digital products and services that are integrated into the IKEA value chain and support the omnichannel IKEA Concept. We call this the Core digital retail offer and it covers key capabilities for retail operations.
We are seeking a passionate Project Leader to join our team and drive implementation of digital solutions that support IKEA Retailers to operate the IKEA concept. Reporting to the Service Implementation Manager, you will be responsible for leading multiple projects, ensuring timely, on-brief, and on-budget delivery while maintaining a smart and lean approach from ideation to execution.
What you will be doing as a Project Leader:
Lead (global) retailer market implementation projects - from a franchisor perspective - in relation to the core digital retail offer;
Be the primary point of contact for the respective projects, build effective relationships and steer effective communication with all stakeholders;
Deliver projects in the agreed scope, time and budget framework, whilst monitoring project risks;
Anchor high quality of project deliverables through effective managerial and communication skills;
Identify and manage dependencies in the project, between projects and with internal / external organizations;
Monitor project progress through active planning, milestone follow up and reporting.
At IKEA we will love you from the first day, but we will adore you if you have:
A drive to lead change and develop the business, embracing challenges and triggered by setbacks, finding better ways and having an entrepreneurial mindset;
A passion for people; building relationships, non-hierarchical, leading and collaborating in a multi-culture environment;
Committed to high standards in everything worked upon, delivering excellent results and achieve goals together with a will to develop competence and getting new perspectives;
A prove track-record of running successful business and digital projects;
Strong knowledge and understanding of Project Management, incl. methods, tools and governance. Preferably certified in PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent;
Strong knowledge and understanding of Change Management methods and tools;
Strong knowledge and understanding of key business development processes and when to apply them;
Fluent in English, both written and spoken (knowledge of a Baltic language is a plus);
Ability to travel internationally.
Why you will love working with us at Digital Retail Development (DRD) - Inter IKEA:
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania.
Salary: 5700,00 €/ month gross, (also depending on professional qualifications and experience).
UAB Digital Retail Development - Inter IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment and you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
Unique culture driven by passion for people and everything we do;
Personal and professional development at dynamic working environment;
Hybrid working schedule;
Health insurance, Business travel and Accident and critical illness insurance;
IKEA employee discount;
Chill and gaming spaces;
Endless coffee and tea (additional seasonal treats, etc.);
International work and communication culture, based on IKEA values;
Open mistake culture, opportunity to learn, get involved and make decisions independently;
Knowledge and opportunities for further learning (digital training systems, internal and external training);
Celebrations and parties (team buildings, company based, international and other national celebrations);
Gifts for anniversaries and other personal or annual occasions;
Other IKEA benefits.
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