Team Manager | Inter IKEA Data & Technology Range

Company Description

Are you the tech enthusiast who dreams of leading an agile and collaborative team? IKEA Core Business Range is on the hunt for two visionary Team Managers in Software Engineering – leaders that will inspire a crew of brilliant minds to grow together and develop innovative solutions on a global scale. Join us in our collective journey to develop new and existing digital capabilities that create value for both the IKEA business and our customers. 

Job Description

As a Team Manager you will get to lead a great team that are super focused on developing awesome solutions for the many IKEA people. The goal is to establish a foundation for IKEA product information to be utilised across the entire value chain. You oversee the selected domain and a team, focusing on their development, operations, and delivery. This role includes setting strategic direction for the area and managing both vendors and employees. 

Your main focus is to; 

• Secure a competent and high-performing team. 

• Provide thought leadership and innovation to address business challenges. 

• Lead and support DevOps and an agile culture 

• Establish and implement common ways of working. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including governance, process, operations, shared service counterparts, suppliers, and other digital units. 

• Coach and guide the team with up-to-date technology expertise. 

Qualifications

For the job as a Team Manager, you: 

• Have 3-5 years of experience in leadership, focusing on delivering results by involving and engaging people effectively.

• Maintain a balance between delivering business value and ensuring business agility. 

• Have experience in working with technology as a business tool, along with the ability to translate requirements into solutions. 

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, coaching, and facilitating. Clear, structured, and honest communication is emphasised

Additionally, you should have a background in software engineering, with the following qualifications: 

• Experience as a Software Developer and Team Manager.

• Interest in software engineering. 

• Knowledge of different programming languages.

• Familiarity with cloud technology. 

• Understanding of IT and solution architecture. 

 Your drive, and strong motivation, pushes you towards achieving results. In our dynamic landscape, you have the flexibility of adapting to shifting scenarios and change strategies as needed. 
Apply today and contribute to transforming the future of the digital landscape at IKEA. Let's build something phenomenal, together! 

Additional Information

About IKEA Core Business Range
At IKEA Core Business Range, we are ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by putting the product in the center - with a full focus on the core of our assignments. 
Our business is about developing products, it's at the center of all that we do, our daily job. We are looking for you, who love working with the IKEA range, is passionate about Home furnishing and the business we're in and enthusiastic about solving real needs in people's homes. You will be important on our journey where we have decided to dare to be IKEA, optimize for relevance and have the best possible products at lowest possible price. Read more about us here: https://www.inter.ikea.com/

The position is a permanent role based in Malmö. We understand the importance of balance between work and personal life and are therefore able to offer you flexibility. The SW Engineering Managers presence with the team is considered crucial for the development of a successful team and business. 

How to apply 
This is a full-time position located in Malmö. Please send your application in English.
As you might know, in Sweden it's common to take a few weeks of holiday during July, most people take over multiple weeks in a row; at IKEA we're no different. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and encourage our co-workers to take time to relax, recharge, and unwind. Because of this great benefit, the recruitment process might take a bit longer.
Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by Max via [email protected] 
About Inter IKEA Group
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, Supply and certain industry activities.