Data/Information Management Specialist | Information Management | Core Business Range

Job Description

Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together? We are looking for a Data/Information Management Specialist.

At IKEA Data & Technology, we are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & and technology and integrating them into the business. The world is changing, and the IKEA business is changing with it. For IKEA though, one thing will always remain the same ─ our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.

We are currently looking for a talented Data/ Information Management Specialist to work in Core Business Range. In the role you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Data/Information Management capabilities to enable consistent, organised, accessible and trustworthy data/information. 

About IKEA Information Management (IM) 

Data/information management has the assignment to establish a common practice for how we manage data/information across Inter IKEA, in areas such as Master Data Management, Reference data management, Metadata Management, Data Quality and Digital Ethics.

This is supported by common ways of working and governance models, which are developed, maintained and supported by the Data Management network.

The IM team in Data & Technology Range where this role belongs to, is responsible to implement Data/information management capabilities in Core Business Range perspective.

Key responsibilities

As Information Management Specialist, you will contribute to and manage the development and drive the execution of Metadata related capabilities, activities and initiatives in Core Business Range. 

• Contribute to adoption & prioritisation for Metadata capabilities in your Core Business such as: Business Glossary, Data Catalogue, Data Lineage. 

• Support the development of Metadata Management related tasks such as; OKR implementation and follow up, creating, supporting and implementing; training materials and communication content. 

• Support Data Stewards within and create and contribute to stewardship communities 

• Be an ambassador, offer individual support and coaching to secure the necessary adoption and maintenance of the capabilities. 

• Take responsibility for configuring and maintaining the technical environment. 

Qualifications

About you 

We are on a continuous journey to develop IKEA by bringing in passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. You are inspired and energised by the possibilities and opportunities that digital and information technology brings to enable, transform and break new grounds, always with the user’s best interest in mind. If that sounds like you, come and join us in our transformation journey across IKEA. Together we can do great things.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have strong organisational and analytical skills, can communicate, collaborate, network and build relationships across a complex organisation. You should also share our values, always striving for simplicity and togetherness every day. If your also comfortable balancing several topics and stakeholders simultaneously, then this might be the role for you. 

• Preferred minimum 3 years’ experience in equal or comparable position. 

• Experience from implementation of Data management capabilities e.g. Data Catalog, Business Glossary etc

• Experience as a project member in agile project environments and methodologies and in running business activities. 

If you are passionate about data/information and eager to take on a role in driving data management excellence, we want to hear from you! 

Additional Information

In our organisation, as Data/Information Management Specialist. You will have the title as Information Management Specialist. 

This position is located in Älmhult, Sweden. Please also note that we do only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest by the 24th May 2024. 

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Katrine Henriksson; [email protected]
You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with the Recruiter Monaka Perumal; [email protected]