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We’re looking for a Platform Manager who wants to solve meaningful, real-world challenges that help make life at home better for the many. Join us on our journey as we strengthen and evolve our connectivity and base infrastructure platforms to enable safe, reliable and sustainable digital experiences across IKEA.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the platform team focusing on the specialized hardware that keeps our global value chain connected
Take full end-to-end accountability for these physical connectivity anchors, ensuring they are managed as a modern, software-defined platform
Lead the shift away from manual site-by-site configurations toward a model of high-scale enablement, where networking hardware is deployed and managed through automation and Infrastructure-as-Code
Partner across product teams, operations, security and business stakeholders to align platform capabilities with real needs
Communicate roadmaps clearly, manage cross-unit dependencies and support shared processes, tools and ways of working across IKEA
Build high-performing teams, own the budget for your domain, and manage supplier relationships that deliver long-term value
Requirements:
Strong understanding of cloud/hybrid ecosystems, including SD-WAN, SASE, and high-availability global connectivity for fast-scaling retail and distribution environments
Deep experience in implementing identity-aware access models, micro-segmentation, and secure infra to build a secure perimeter by design
Using tools like Terraform to automate physical and network deployments, ensuring our foundation is version-controlled and repeatable
Solid understanding of data centre operations and core services like DNS/DHCP/IPAM and load balancing managed as mission-critical products
Experience working with agile frameworks, scaled delivery models and IT service operations
Use of metrics and OKRs to measure impact and drive continuous improvement
Proven track record of leading technical teams, managing budgets, and optimizing costs
Experience with risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements for global infrastructure
Ability to apply security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles