Head of Engineering - Marketing Activation, MarTech
IKEA
MalmöAmsterdam, Noord-Holland
Permanent
Heltid
1 månad sedan
Head of Engineering - Marketing Activation, MarTech"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."LocationAmsterdam, MalmöEmployment typeFull Time PermanentDepartmentIT & Digital SolutionsDeadline2024-04-29Mobility supportDomestic and international mobility supportYou already applied for this job.Candidate profile (title) About this work areaCandidate profile (text) - Default language At Group Digital, we set the digital agenda to keep IKEA leading in an uncertain and fast-moving environment. We ensure the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services through the use of new and existing technology and agile delivery methods to deliver at pace. At the same time, we provide a home for digital skills to both develop and extend the technical, people and business skills needed to ensure continuous development and growth of our digital capability.Key responsibilities (title) Why we will love youKey responsibilities (text) For Marketing Activation, we envision you as a leader who effortlessly blends a deep understanding of digital technology with a visionary approach. Your ability to drive innovation and lead teams through technological transformations is central to our digital strategy. You're recognized for inspiring teams towards excellence, demonstrating strategic acumen by aligning technical strategies with broader business goals. MarTech is one of your big passions.Your leadership style is inclusive and empowering, marked by a commitment to developing others and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Communication, for you, is not just a skill but a tool for fostering collaboration and alignment across various teams and stakeholders.Your professional journey showcases your ability in leading digital teams, especially in senior roles, navigating complex environments with agility. With a strong background in software engineering and architecture, you bring valuable insights to developing scalable digital solutions. Your advocacy for modern software engineering practices, focusing on automation and efficiency, sets the stage for our future digital endeavors.We're looking for someone who's not just a technical expert but a visionary leader passionate about using technology to enhance user experience and drive business growth with value outcomes. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to have you join our team.Develop and deliver the technology roadmap for Marketing Technology. This includes a vast array of technologies designed to help marketers understand their audience, target their marketing more accurately and automate repetitive tasks. Email marketing, social media tools to manage and analyze social media activity and advertisement technologies to optimize advertising campaigns across various channels are part of this.- Maintain a balance between the delivery of a core technology agenda and driving the functional change to support the businesses growth ambitions. - Accountable for all parts of the technology development lifecycle in your area; from design & strategy to support & operation. - Take shared ownership for the business outcome (jointly with peer in product) and act as single point of contact for all technology aspects. - Lead and motivate a large team of engineers, through technical direction and people skills, including both internal and external (contractors and 3rd party vendors) colleagues. - Act as a role model to attract new talent as well as supporting the continual development of the team. - Act as a senior member of the broader technology organisation, expected to represent technology both internally within IKEA and external in the market. - Continually review and analyse business trends, technologies and opportunities with the objective of continually improving the areas capability. - Drive the adoption of Inner Source and Community of Practice within Ingka Group.Team vision (text) We're the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.Let's connect Questions and support? Let's connect!Let´s connect The role is based in Malmö, Sweden OR Amsterdam, Netherlands and you will report to the Senior Vice President of Growth & Marketing.For more information about the role, reach out to the recruiter Rhian Denton, rhian.denton@ingka.comWe will be interviewing continuously and are looking forward to hearing from you!Please apply with your application in English. Note that we can't process any applications through email. Thank you!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.From: “Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified” by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014”Why you will love usFrom 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
