Competence Hub Development Manager for Solution Architects in SCD Logistics & Fulfilment Development, IKEA Supply
Competence Hub Development Manager for Solution Architects in SCD Logistics & Fulfilment Development, IKEA Supply
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Job Description
In the new ways of working some specific competences will be managed and organized in competence hubs. We do this to develop people and business together by ensuring better competence development deduplication and ensuring better utilization of capacity. The focus is on developing people and create optimal preconditions to perform in the delivery teams. You will also be connected to the networks across Inter IKEA Group led from Group Operations mgmt.
As the Competence Hub Development Manager for Solution Architecture you lead and manage a team of skilled solution architects for maintaining high standards in the delivery of our digital developments. You are accountable for ensuring that resource allocation and competence needs are met and living up to our standards. Additionally you lead efforts to continuously improve the applied procedures thereby ensuring the ability for uninterrupted service availability.
As the Competence Hub Development Manager you will:
- lead the team/competence hub by example coach and motivate co-workers.
- responsible for recruitment development performance management retention and succession planning for co-workers.
- be responsible for taking an active role for driving the competence agenda: Identify needs and gaps and build leadership and competence plans and secure upskilling to meet the short- and long-term business needs.
- establish and manage cost and budget; continuously use resources in an optimal way to secure business goals and capacity for the digital product teams. Set and communicate agreed business goals.
- at any time act as an ambassador of IKEA values and role model for fact-based business leadership
- within assignment lead the development team resource management and contribute to the delivery of Capability Area business goals.
- lead implementation of the common ways of working in the Capability Area.
- taking on additional assignments based on capability area business needs.
- responsible for stakeholder management within assignment. Establish good relationship with your stakeholders and secure a clear communication strategy and channels.
In this role you will report to the Logistics & Fulfilment Capability Area manager and be a part of the management team together with Digital Product Area Managers.
Qualifications :
You have a strong interest in supply chain as well as in technology digitalization and automation. You have a passion for planning and leading in a global assignment and to drive and develop the business and yourself to deliver excellent results. Moreover you have a desire to collaborate and interact with various stakeholders.
You are a match for IKEA and this role when you have:
- high motivation to lead people & secure competence development.
- experience and solid knowledge about solution/IT architecture.
- knowledge and understanding of the IKEA processes and organisation.
- strong knowledge in IKEA leadership and team dynamics.
- knowledge of the IKEA operating model; People Process Data & Technology.
- strong knowledge of the IKEA value chain.
- good understanding of how your everyday work adds customer value by delivering results.
- experience in project management.
- experience in vendor and contract management.
- good knowledge of the agile mindset and methodology.
- a can-do entrepreneur mindset.
Together we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves to experiment try new ways and dare to ask What if We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We give down-to-earth straightforward people the possibility to grow both as individuals and in their professional roles.
We offer this position in a fast paced truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities. And as the worlds leader at life at home you have exceptional opportunities to grow together with us in an international network with future oriented projects and technical innovations. At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us!
Additional Information :
Questions & Support Lets connect.
If you have any questions about the role please reach out to Tonya Mcaulay; Capability Area Manager for Logistics & Fulfilment Development;
This position is located in Malmo or lmhult 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 August 15th 2025. Due to vacation period pls be aware that response time might be a bit longer so have patience with us.
You might have some questions about the recruitment process and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with the People & Culture Leader Dan Gustafsson at
At IKEA we believe that were better when were physically together for collaboration dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats the energy belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend majority of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
