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Development & Transformation Programme Manager – Ingka Centres, Sweden

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  • Malmö, Sweden
  • Liderazgo y Management
  • Full Time
  • Regular

Descripción del trabajo

  • ID de la oferta: 346822

  • Fecha de publicación: 11/08/2026



    • Are you a dynamic leader with a profound drive for strategic evolution and a passion for delivering impactful change? We are establishing a new, outcome-led Development & Transformation function, and we are seeking a Development & Transformation Programme Manager to be part of this journey. You will be instrumental in executing and embedding this new function's streamlined and focused approach to transformation. This will drive faster growth, optimize costs, enable clearer strategic choices, and deliver scalable solutions across our diverse markets, all with a clear focus on measurable impact and outcomes.

    Who you are:

    You are a highly experienced and entrepreneurial leader, energized by the challenge of driving large-scale transformation within complex, dynamic environments. With a results- and outcome-focused mindset, you excel at bringing strategic initiatives to life, inspiring and clarifying direction for diverse teams and stakeholders. Your decision-making is sharp, pragmatic, and consistently focused on delivering sustainable business change that drives measurable impact.

    You bring:
    • Program & transformation expertise: 10+ years of extensive experience driving large-scale transformation and delivering business change in complex environments with interdependencies.
    • Leadership capability: 7+ years of impactful leadership, with proven experience leading and inspiring others, skilled at driving strategic growth initiatives, achieving outcomes, and fostering engagement through exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
    • Delivery & commercial acumen: Strong commercial and financial understanding, including business cases, budget management, and benefit realization, with the ability to create structure and simplicity in follow-ups to secure progress and outcome.
    • Strategic execution & business understanding: A solid understanding of global retail and real estate operating models, translating strategy and transformation into sustainable business change.
    • Relevant industry experience & growth mindset: Minimum 9 years of experience within retail and/or real estate, focusing on transformation, change, and customer-focused growth.
    • Skilled in governance, risk management, and decision-making in dynamic environments.
    • A strong commitment to IKEA values, embodying our culture and leading by example.

    A day in your life with us

    As a Development & Transformation Programme Manager at Ingka Centres, you will play a key role in the strategic deployment of our initiatives.

    Your role will involve:
    • Leading and delivering organisation-wide transformation by managing complex programmes and coordinating multiple interdependent projects.
    • Planning, designing, and leading the overall strategic road map, proactively monitoring progress and resolving issues to ensure successful delivery.
    • Defining and maintaining programme governance for your initiatives, ensuring quality assurance and alignment across all projects and stakeholders.
    • Managing programme budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring alignment between investment and realized business benefits.
    • Ensuring delivery of programme outcomes on time, within scope and budget, and in line with defined quality standards.
    • Driving continuous improvement of the programme, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and enabling clear communication with stakeholders.

    This is a permanent position, based in Malmö, Hubhult. You will report to the Development & Transformation Manager, Max Reumark.

    Together as a team

    Together with IKEA Retail and Ingka Investments, Ingka Centres is part of Ingka Group. As a long-term partner of IKEA, we share our vision, our culture and our values, while what makes our businesses different is the way we fulfil our vision. If the idea of IKEA is to create a better life at home, we work hard to create a better everyday life outside of the home by developing virtual and physical meeting places where people can meet shop and connect with their communities.

    We have big plans for the future that involve expanding to new locations, opening smaller-scale concepts closer to the city centres, digitalization, and most of all, living up to shared sustainability goals. We’re constantly looking for enthusiastic, purpose-oriented and creative people who’d like to join us on our journey to create meeting places around the world.

    Sounds exciting? There’s a lot more to know about us! Take a look at our website, read our stories and try to imagine how you can be part of our team allowing us reach our goals!

    www.ingkacentres.com

    At Ingka Centres, we don't just build shopping centers; we cultivate vibrant, inspiring meeting places that enrich the lives of millions. With a global footprint spanning 38 locations across diverse markets, you will be part of a passionate, purpose-driven community dedicated to shaping the future of retail & real estate. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference on a global scale and leave a lasting legacy.

    As our Development and Programme Transformation Manager you will be part of a team with 3 colleageus and the team belong to the Strategy, Innovation & Digital Domain. The Strategy, Innovation & Digital domain acts as an engine towards the meeting place transformation.

    At Ingka Centres, we don't just build shopping centers; we cultivate vibrant, inspiring meeting places that enrich the lives of millions. With a global footprint spanning 38 locations across diverse markets, you will be part of a passionate, purpose-driven community dedicated to shaping the future of retail & real estate. As one of four Development & Transformation Programme Managers, you will be part of a dedicated team within the Strategy, Innovation & Digital Domain, which acts as a key engine towards our meeting place transformation. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference on a global scale and leave a lasting legacy.

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

    Perhaps there is something you´re wondering about? For job specific questions please contact hiring manager Max Reumark, max.reumark1@ingka.com.

    Do you have questions about the recruitment process? Please contact recruiter Emelie Nilfeldt emelie.nilfeldt@ingka.com.

    We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than August 26 2026.

    We warmly welcome your application!




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