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At Ingka Centres, we are on a transformation journey where digital and technology play a key role in creating inspiring, relevant, and seamless experiences for our visitors and communities. In this role, you will be a key contributor to securing a future-proof IT landscape that supports our business ambitions.
Job Responsibility
Define and lead the strategic direction and target architecture for the Centres IT landscape
Ensure alignment between business strategy, digital roadmap, and architecture direction
Lead and coach leaders and co-workers within the architecture area, building strong capabilities and ways of working
Drive architecture principles, standards, and governance, including security and compliance
Support teams in designing and evolving solutions, reducing technical debt and increasing scalability
Ensure integration, API, and data architecture enable end-to-end business processes
Stay close to industry trends and continuously evolve practices, including cloud and emerging technologies
Collaborate across teams to remove dependencies and enable smooth delivery
Requirements
Extensive experience within technology architecture and leadership (7–10+ years)
Several years of people leadership experience, with a strong focus on coaching and developing others
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, including systems, platforms, integrations, and information security
Experience working in complex, international environments with multiple stakeholders
A proven ability to connect business strategy, operating models, and technology direction
A passion for simplifying complexity and driving structured, effective ways of working
Motivation to lead through people, develop capabilities, and continuously improve
A leadership style grounded in IKEA values and culture