Sr. Development & Transformation Project Manager (temporary contract)
Ikea UK
Candidate profile (title) Why we will love you Candidate profile (text) - Default language • You have an amazing attention for detail and can effortlessly juggle multiple priorities while keeping a smile on your face
• You are disciplined, prioritize effectively and have a great deal of initiative.
• You lead with heart and can provide direction and stability for your team
• You know what it’s like to work in a matrix organization that requires you to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders from various functions and units. You know how to engage with them, collaborate with them and
move the business forward as a result.
• Your coordination skills are top notch – you can brush your teeth, iron your clothes, feed the dog, make a cup of coffee, and just get things done in a beautiful, quick, effortless sequence (or something like that!)
• Organization is your middle name… (or it should be because you are all for it!)
• You are very comfortable with computers and are generally technology-savvy
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Project Management and/or Change Management experience within the Retail industry (or a similar high-volume, customer-focused environment) Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us Key responsibilities (text) • Plan and design the program framework and pro-actively monitor its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
• Be the primary point of contact for projects, building effective relationships with stakeholders and partners to gain buy-in and full cooperation so that the project objectives are achieved
• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the project
• Track and manage budgets and interfaces in a project, between projects, and with stakeholders
• Define and sequence activities in the project, estimating duration, developing the schedule, controlling progress.
• Plan resource, estimating costs, setting and controlling the budget.
• Build 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
• 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 Team vision ( title) About this work area Team vision (text) There is always room for improvement, and in our team we make sure to constantly make every part of the IKEA value chain better. We’re a diverse bunch of people who love to get involved in a variety of projects, initiatives, touchpoints and processes to create long-term value and to make IKEA accessible to more of the many people. Local section (title) Why you will love us Local section (text) Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
The starting rate/salary for this position ranges from $ 89 700 to $ 116 000 and will be based on relevant work experience.
*** Please take note that this is a temporary contract from April 1st 2025 to August 31st 2026***
P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Development & Transformation Project Manager
The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 89700 CAD to 116000 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.
• You are disciplined, prioritize effectively and have a great deal of initiative.
• You lead with heart and can provide direction and stability for your team
• You know what it’s like to work in a matrix organization that requires you to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders from various functions and units. You know how to engage with them, collaborate with them and
move the business forward as a result.
• Your coordination skills are top notch – you can brush your teeth, iron your clothes, feed the dog, make a cup of coffee, and just get things done in a beautiful, quick, effortless sequence (or something like that!)
• Organization is your middle name… (or it should be because you are all for it!)
• You are very comfortable with computers and are generally technology-savvy
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Project Management and/or Change Management experience within the Retail industry (or a similar high-volume, customer-focused environment) Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us Key responsibilities (text) • Plan and design the program framework and pro-actively monitor its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
• Be the primary point of contact for projects, building effective relationships with stakeholders and partners to gain buy-in and full cooperation so that the project objectives are achieved
• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the project
• Track and manage budgets and interfaces in a project, between projects, and with stakeholders
• Define and sequence activities in the project, estimating duration, developing the schedule, controlling progress.
• Plan resource, estimating costs, setting and controlling the budget.
• Build 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
• 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 Team vision ( title) About this work area Team vision (text) There is always room for improvement, and in our team we make sure to constantly make every part of the IKEA value chain better. We’re a diverse bunch of people who love to get involved in a variety of projects, initiatives, touchpoints and processes to create long-term value and to make IKEA accessible to more of the many people. Local section (title) Why you will love us Local section (text) Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
The starting rate/salary for this position ranges from $ 89 700 to $ 116 000 and will be based on relevant work experience.
*** Please take note that this is a temporary contract from April 1st 2025 to August 31st 2026***
P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Development & Transformation Project Manager
The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 89700 CAD to 116000 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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