Development & Transformation Project Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, Conshohocken

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

105190.00 - 156291.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Lead and manage people within the project team to deliver results through our values - business and people together. To deliver the project in time, cost and scope, whilst controlling risk, securing communication, people consequences, achieving high quality and managing change.

Job Responsibility:

Plan, organize 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 organization
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

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated understanding of integration lifecycles, including how applications interface and exchange data effectively
Minimum 5 years of proven ability to lead cross-functional discovery workshops to identify business challenges, explore solution options, define test-and-learn approaches, and establish monitoring frameworks
Experience contributing to the definition of technical requirements for platform enhancements, ensuring alignment with business and system needs
Background in supply chain operations, with an understanding of logistics, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery processes
Familiarity with Lean methodology and its practical application in complex project environments to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
Strong change management capabilities, with an emphasis on leading stakeholders through transformational initiatives

What we offer:

Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
KinderCare tuition discount
Retirement and bonus plans
Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
Pet insurance program
Education assistance and learning programs
Safety shoe reimbursement
24/7 telehealth visits
Dental and vision plans
Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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