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Unit Facility Management Project Manager

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  • Piacenza, Italy
  • Property & Facility Management

Job Description

  • Job ID: 354516

  • Date posted: 09/07/2026



    • As engaged, open minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate business we take responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner. We secure new and maintain existing physical locations in order to meet the needs of the many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate portfolio in Ingka. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business.
    Lead and manage all facility management aspects of a specific building project from start to finish to secure delivery of a safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solution based on business needs. Responsible for continuous improvement of ways of working in Real Estate projects.


    YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Business risk management: Thorough knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment.
    • Project management: Extensive knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project
    • Software relevant for Facility Management: good knowledge of tools for timeline management (e.g. MS Project), document management (e.g Projectplace, Hummingbird), drawing management (e.g CEP), tender, cost follow-up tools (e.g Unifier) and other common software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
    • Technical knowledge on buildings and equipment: High level technical understanding in all aspects of a retail building and connected equipment as well as understanding of asset management (maintenance and repair history, reinvestment planning)
    • Cost control: General knowledge of how to execute a budget; including the knowledge of appropriate tools, cost groups, cost benchmarking and how to recognize and prevent any deviation
    • FM Procurement: General knowledge of the internal procurement procedures regarding FM activities within the project
    • Property safety: Good knowledge of requirements (company specific and local/national) in providing a structurally safe property, equipped with life safety & property protection systems (e.g. fire protection systems)
    • Compliance: Good knowledge of Ingka requirements and standards as well as local and national regulatory FM related requirements
    • Good knowledge of IKEAs corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people


    WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting, consulting and/or managing projects within real estate
    • Minimum 3 years experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations
    • Academic degree in engineering/construction or equivalent working experience
    • Experience within the retail sector is an advantage
    • Experience in contracting, consulting and/or managing projects within real estate
    • Experience in Facility Management, Construction or Project Management
    • Academic degree in engineering/construction or equivalent working experience
    • Proven skills in developing people and providing support, coaching, training, and career direction to others
    • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in the local language as well as basic English (B2)
    • Strong budget management skills, with the ability to work closely with Finance teams to define, request, monitor, and control project budgets.
    • Demonstrated capability in project planning, timeline management, cost estimation, and resource allocation.
    • Excellent negotiation skills, with a track record of managing supplier relationships and achieving favorable commercial outcomes.
    • Strong stakeholder management abilities, capable of bringing together cross-functional teams (including Safety, IT, Finance, and Operations) to align requirements and drive consensus.
    • Ability to establish clear governance, project boundaries, and decision-making frameworks from the outset to ensure effective project execution and stakeholder alignment.
    • Excellent communication, influencing, and coordination skills, with the ability to balance diverse business needs while maintaining project objectives and compliance requirements.
    • Preferable knowledge of Ingka construction standards and investment procedures
    • Strong experience of working and steering through financial tools (eg. Investment Request (IR), P&L)

    WHAT WE OFFER
    Permanent contract classified at Level 2 under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for Contratto Collettivo Logistica, Trasporto Merci e Spedizioni. The annual gross salary for this position starts from €35.000.
    We believe in valuing everyone’s unique contribution, which is why the final compensation package will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, professional background and overall qualifications in line with internal equity principles and the specific scope of the role.







    Without us our many co-workers and customers wouldn’t have an IKEA to go to. We make sure to secure, build and maintain our physical locations - from stores to offices to factories – to meet the needs of the many people. Together we lead the way in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative solutions for every property. And we feel a great sense of pride in seeing everything working smoothly!



    WE CARE FOR PEOPLE
    At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability. Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests). If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team. We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process




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