Real Estate Development Leader, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
India, Bangalore

Category:
Real Estate

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Job Description:

Lead the work to secure and divest locations according to the real estate scope in Ingka, by delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions that meet the needs of the business and the many people. The team finds, develops and manages IKEA properties around the whole world, taking responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the work to secure and divest locations according to the real estate scope in Ingka
Own, control and minimize costs and risks related to the acquisition, divestment, zoning, planning, permitting, value and operation of Ingka properties
Manage the procurement and contribution of all necessary external consultants and other stakeholders to enable tasks related to real estate development
Support definition, development and securing implementation of Ingka Groups' internal strategies and processes related to the assignment
Develop working relations with local authorities and communities, and proactively engage with authorities to gain support for development, planning and permitting of Ingka business
Lead and supervise the approval and execution of all public infrastructure, utilities and other off-site improvements in connection to all new and existing IKEA properties
Work with other Ingka functions, real estate partners and local authorities to finalize the projects pending legal obligation and ensure the satisfactory hand-over of completed projects
Create an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers

Requirements:

Experience at management level from large-scale retail real estate development
Experience in contract negotiations with landowners, landlords and other parties
Experience of dealing with authorities
Academic degree in law/urban planning/business administration/architecture
Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project
Real estate development: Knowledge of the whole process for land scouting, acquisition, zoning, planning, development and permitting for large scale retail and/or mix use developments including retail
Sustainable real estate development: Knowledge of how to assess a site meeting set sustainability requirements when doing real estate development
Knowledge of the internal real estate development processes, instructions, rules, templates and approval process, including coordination of stakeholders, to secure locations
Real estate Leases: Knowledge about how to investigate, negotiate & structure, secure permits, and acquire premises
Innovative and open to new solutions with a passion for doing business, always keeping sustainability in mind
Leading business and people together
Deliver results within a given framework

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer
Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills valued
Work environment free of discrimination and harassment
Individualism encouraged

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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