Digital Product Leader

Job Description

At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?

About the area
Inter IKEA Group is organised in three core businesses - Range, Supply and Retail Concept - and five enabling functions. Together we contribute to the success of IKEA and share responsibility for the franchise offer.
The enabling functions lead key common activities in networks across Inter IKEA Group, as well as cover specific needs for the core businesses. The five Enabling functions are Operations Management, Business Performance & Support, Communication, Sustainability and People & Culture.
The Insights team (a part of Operations Management enabling function) at Inter IKEA exists to drive well-informed decision-making by providing timely and actionable insights into the many people and the world that we operate in. We do this to ensure that we strengthen the franchise offer and that the business grows. We are super passionate, we care, we’re curious and we’re courageous. We have an unrelenting passion for making sure that everything we do at IKEA truly meets the needs and dreams of the many people, having a positive impact on the world around us and building a brand for generations to come!

About the job
We are looking for a Digital Product Leader to for one of our Insights Products – Competitor Pricing Insights. You will lead the development and operations of a value driven and user-friendly digital product, who represents the needs of the IKEA stakeholder community, the voice of the users, towards the team to ensure maximum value. Understands customer needs and validates that the developed solution solves these needs.
You will be:

• Responsible to set the product vision with a clear product roadmap, ensuring it aligns with Inter IKEA’s digital roadmap ambitions. 
• Accountable for the product backlog (build, edit and maintain) and also to clearly communicate the backlog
• Accountable for product prioritization through user stories to meet business needs and user experience
• Enable exploration of new business potentials
• Comply with relevant frameworks and standards for the digital product
• Responsible for the composition and operational functioning of the digital product team
• Accountable for digital product release plan, communication and setting of expectations for delivery of new features and functionalities.
• Responsible for managing key stakeholder engagement (e.g. user, supplier)
• Responsible for securing that the digital product maximises the business value, controlling the costs and giving input to the overall budget
• Responsible to manage dependencies and blockers, improving digital product delivery capabilities.
• Gather insights to understand and empathize with the user’s reality. 
• Identify and create measures of success to understand how the product achieves business outcomes.

About you
We are looking for a Digital Product Manager who combines a strong grasp of the latest technology trends and IKEA’s strategic landscape with the ability to inspire and empower team members. You should have extensive knowledge of the market in which our digital product will be deployed, bringing a data-driven approach to decision-making that balances daily management with strategic goals. A foundation in Agile principles is essential, as is the ability to work with speed and adaptability to deliver effective solutions both internally and externally.
Beyond technical skills, we value someone who thrives in a collaborative and creative environment, with a high level of communication skills that build trust and clarity across teams. You should excel in visualising concepts, simplifying complex challenges, and stimulating fresh ideas that bring meaningful value. If you're motivated by the opportunity to push boundaries, empower others, and lead with an entrepreneurial spirit, this role offers a chance to drive impactful digital innovations that enhance the IKEA experience for our users.
To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable:

• You have minimum 10 years of relevant working experience and at least 5 years in similar or equivalent position.
• Demonstrable experience in working in an Agile or DevOps working set-up
• Strong business acumen and a strategic & commercial mind-set
• Knowledge and experience working with various technologies
• Experience working with and understanding the needs of customers or clients (internal or external)
• Proven analytical skills and experience making decisions based on hard and soft data
• Strong communication skills with business and technical stakeholders
• Strong team working, leading and collaboration skills

Experience in pricing monitoring or consumer and market insights is a plus, as it brings valuable knowledge of market trends, competitive dynamics, and pricing strategies to enhance our user-centered digital solutions.

Additional Information

This role is full-time (40-hours per week) and based in Delft, Netherlands. This is a one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
This role sits in Inter IKEA Insights and reports to the Retail Concept Insights Manager.
Interested? Submit your CV and let us know why you would be a good fit for this role, in English, by November 26th, 2024. Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates.