Workplace Operations Manager to IKEA of Sweden

IKEA thrives when our passion for people, business, life at home and creating a better everyday life come together. The IKEA vision, the IKEA business idea and our IKEA values are the guiding stars for everything we do. We are building on 75 successful years and are transforming our business and leadership into a new era. 

Steering & Support in IKEA of Sweden AB hosts several enabling functions such as Finance & Administration, Business Steering, Product Risk & Compliance, Legal and provide insights to different parts of the range organization making the right business decisions and by the services provided connected to our workplace gives us the right preconditions to thrive and deliver at work. Workplace Operations (WPO) is an independent function within Steering & Support responsible to support the core business with a variety of workplace and facility related services and providing functional workspaces for INTER IKEA companies located in Sweden. WPO is seen as a reliable and professional service provider that helps the many co- workers do their job efficiently in an inspiring atmosphere.

Come and join us in Steering & Support where you will meet dedicated and knowledgeable teams and leaders and you will play an important role in developing both the business and our people! Now we are looking for a Workplace Operations Manager.

As Workplace Operational Manager you will lead and develop IKEA of Sweden (IoS) Facility and Office support services in the WPO function, mainly for IoS locations in Älmhult. The unit consists of close to 60 co-workers led by 5 functional managers and team leaders.  

Overall accountability for facility related projects and securing that workspace needs are met for both space and content lies in the scope of the role
This includes providing services outside IKEA of Sweden when needed for economy of scale securing an IKEA price tag. Continuously balancing cost and benefit for a mix of services and in house capabilities for commerciality, is also an important part of the job.
You are part of the management team for Steering and Support and report to the Chief Finance Officer for IKEA core business Range.

Your assignment will also include:
Secure the long- and short-term availability and functionality of IoS workspaces, and Office support services to meet business needs.
Secure that Safety & Security requirements are met within locations under the responsibility of WPO.
Develop and maintain business sense within WPO functions through securing relevant performance measurements/KPI’s and process improvements.
Manage and follow up on budget and co-workers.

Sounds interesting?

We look forward to receiving your application in English latest 26th of May 2021. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact IT Architect Abhishek Kumar at abhishek.kumar7@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Emil Gretland on +46 737197289.
Sounds interesting?

Please send us your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit for this role, you do that under message to Hiring Manager. The last day to send your application is the 13th of June 2021

Curious to know more? Let´s connect!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hiring manager, Marcus Vagnebohrn at marcus.vagnebohrn@inter.ikea.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Marie Sandman on +46 768545309