About this role
To be successful in this role we see that you have good experience from digital tools for engineer data such as PLM systems and planner tools and you have experience from leading projects. You have a good understanding of the IKEA value chain, product development process and IKEA information model (eg PIA/PLUS) and you are interested in other digital capabilities in relation to product development. If you have worked with information models for modularisation e.g. how to manage interfaces, architecture, modules and parts in IT systems we see that as an advantage. You are good in building trustful relationships across organisations, and you are driven by innovative development and learn by doing approach. You are goal oriented and you have a desire to deliver results with a holistic view. IKEA is a truly international organisation, and we work with people from all over the world, so speaking and writing English is important. Additional Information IKEA offers an exciting and empowering working environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. At IKEA we believe that when you as an individual grow - IKEA grows! The position is based in Älmhult, an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. Älmhult has excellent commuting possibilities with hourly trains to Malmö, Lund and Växjö, and an IKEA shuttle bus run back and forth to Helsingborg two times a day. This is a temporary position of two years from starting date. Digital product development within IKEA is about empowering product development by creating capabilities and tools to work in an easy-to-use digital environment every day, making it possible to test ideas, take informed decisions and interact with the many people and partners as needed to create better products at lowers costs. As a Digital development leader you will have the exciting task to both lead and work hands on with digital development. You will work with new engineering capabilities connected to the innovation and product development process, e.g. developing new tools connected to Product and design configuration, Product cost simulation and FEM simulation. The work is organised within the umbrella of Digital Product Development 2.0, where other Digital tools are being developed connected to 3D visualization. You will ensure that set objectives and goals are met and deliver solutions to various functions within IKEA of Sweden. About the assignment You will organise, lead and manage the work to ensure that the projects follows a set methodology in accordance with the process. You will work hands-on to define, build and evaluate future capabilities within engineering and what it takes to set it up. You play a key role in defining the backbone principals of how we define the rules and information that will be used in our future digital tools. You will define and control the project scopes, create project time schedules and budget. It will also be important to lead and secure interactions and planning with internal and external partners connected to the projects, and secure a common user friendly way for IKEA to capture ideas and learning for the benefit of the business and the people. New Business & Innovation With the task to capture the opportunities of a changing world, New Business & Innovation has the responsibility to enable IKEA to meet the future. We are here to explore the big problems in the life at home, creating solutions relevant for the many people. We are curious, eager to step into the unknown and believe in co-creating across borders, inside and outside of the company. We are here to collaborate and challenge known truths in a world of ideas and technology. With the IKEA vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people - as a starting point, we focus on creating capabilities and solutions that are relevant in the life at home today and tomorrow. Care to join us?