IKEA is looking to hire a Development & Transformation Project Manager.
Requirements
• Very good knowledge of project management processes including methods and tools; scope, time, cost, risk, quality, communication, procurement and how to integrate these processes.
• Very good knowledge of managing and leading teams and stakeholders
• Good knowledge of change management methods and tools
• Good understanding of business processes and the IKEA strategic landscape and business direction
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Motivated by leading people in the unknown.
• A passion to develop people and talents.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, in an inspirational way with IKEA tone of voice.
• Ability to prioritise, take decisions and delegate.
• Ability to manage a high degree of uncertainty in a complex context
• Strong emotional and social intelligence and an excellent collaborator on all levels in the organization
• Fluent written and spoken English
Tasks
• Plan, organise and execute the project applying relevant project methodology
• Be the primary point of contact for the project, building effective relationships with stakeholders and partners to gain buy-in and full cooperation so that the project objectives are achieved.
• Track and manage dependencies and interfaces in the project, between projects, and with the line organisation.
• Define and sequence activities in the project, estimating duration, developing the schedule, controlling progress.
• Plan resource, estimating costs, setting and controlling the budget.
• Secure and lead a competent and high performing project team, involving appropriate competence and ensuring team cohesion
• Manage communication flow to stakeholders by planning and distributing relevant information at appropriate times and forums
• Secure the identification, mitigation, and control of risks.
• Procure external service providers/vendors where necessary, continually securing an effective relationship and managing performance
• Manage change by engaging stakeholders and identifying learning and communication activities
• Coach and/or mentor project members and peers to develop project management competence in Ingka.
• Secure that the project is reviewed and evaluated, with learnings documented.