Global Travel Program Leader

IKEA; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Malmö seeks a global Travel Leader to shape the Ingka Travel Program across markets, delivering governance, partnerships and scalable travel solutions. You will lead global strategy, governance, and supplier performance while driving sustainability and traveler safety.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, data-driven decision making and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization across multiple markets. Based in Malmö, this is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading global travel programs in large, international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of travel management, supplier landscapes and industry trends.
• Proven experience developing governance, policies and standards for global programs.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex matrix organization.
• Experience delivering travel sustainability programs and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and continuously improve the Ingka Travel Framework, Travel Program and Group Rule for Meeting & Travel.
• Lead the global strategy for travel-related services and solutions, driving partnerships and performance management.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, aligning travel priorities with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the global network across Ingka markets for collaboration and adoption of frameworks.
• Drive change management and capability-building to strengthen engagement with the Travel Program.
• Establish and monitor performance measures and governance to evaluate program value.
• Identify trends and innovations to translate them into strategic improvements.

Skills

Travel program leadership

Travel technology knowledge

Supplier management

Policy governance

Data-driven insights

Stakeholder management

Change management

Sustainability programmes

Tools

TMC

OBT

Travel platforms

Job description

IKEA Malmö seeks a global Travel Leader to shape the Ingka Travel Program across markets, delivering governance, partnerships and scalable travel solutions. You will lead global strategy, governance, and supplier performance while driving sustainability and traveler safety.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, data-driven decision making and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization across multiple markets. Based in Malmö, this is a permanent, on-site position.