"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

- Location

Bengaluru

- Employment type

Full Time Fixed term co-worker

- Department

Expansion

- Deadline

2026-08-14

- Mobility support

Domestic

Candidate profile (title) Who you are

Candidate profile (text) - Default language With the customer at the heart of everything we do, Expansion takes responsibility for developing and implementing the strategic expansion plan in the country. Expansion acts upon business needs based on insights and optimize accessibility to enable maximum penetration of the country. Expansion is responsible for implementing our retailing concepts and securing that we fully utilise our assets in the new world of IKEA – all at lowest cost, with economy of scale and sustained profitability.

Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities

Key responsibilities (text) Lead and coordinate the commercial build-up process from planning and over and during the build up period. Support Project Leader with tendering process. Ensure that the right people and processes are in place to deliver the Customer Meeting Point in accordance with the plans

ASSIGNMENT

- Lead and contribute to the local tendering and procurement process
- Lead the commercial build-up process across all areas of the Customer Meeting Point (CMP)




- Support the Project leader and Construction Project Manager in the management

of external

- contractors during the retail fit out
- Provide a detailed time plan and forecast of the total cost of the retail build-up
- Provide a detailed plan of number of resources required and where they should support during a buildup
- Obtain sign off from the relevant stakeholders of the implementation result
- Ensure a safe working environment for co-workers, contractors and visitors alike
- Ensure the Commercial Build-up is delivered on time, to the right cost and with the right level of quality
- Take lead in working across functions within Ingka Group and collaborate with other IKEA units
- Take lead in driving an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values
- Lead positive change, and contribute to building a more unique, inclusive and accessible IKEA - guided by the People and Planet Positive commitments.

Job-specific capabilities

- Proven advanced training in Project Management or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience of developing businesses and delivering results
- Minimum 2 years of experience in leading and influencing teams
- Strong project management skills
- Experience from managing change in a complex business workplace
- Multicultural experience

Team vision ( title) Together as a team

Team vision (text)



Growth is in our team DNA, we thrive on discovering new horizons, pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted territory. With different backgrounds and perspectives, we work together to analyse new and existing markets to find opportunities to expand our business and bring the IKEA offer to even more of the many people around the world. IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad said: ‘Most things still remain to be done. A glorious future!’ We believe so too :)

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% "qualified". If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

- Living our values
- Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
- A passion for home furnishing
- Performing & delivering while learning & developing
- Having fun!

📌 Expansion Build-up Leader - 3 years Fixed Term (India)
🏢 Ikea
📍 India