Unit Facility Operations Leader

IKEA Gruppe; Valbo; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Gruppe in Sweden seeks a Unit FM Manager who owns the facility management scope from preventive maintenance to long‑term planning. You will safeguard safety, functionality and sustainability, acting as the ambassador for property operations across stores and offices.

Lead with a people‑centric approach, coordinate internal teams and external partners, manage budgets and CAPEX/OPEX, and drive continuous improvements while adhering to Ingka standards and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facility management, property operations, or technical maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to develop people and drive performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination with external suppliers/contractors.
• Good understanding of budget management and link to P&L results.
• Good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and secure operational excellence: maintain property and assets with a long-term perspective.
• Take ownership of the FM scope: deliver compliant services aligned with Ingka standards and local regulations.
• Lead people and stakeholders: coach and engage direct and indirect teams, suppliers, and store functions.
• Drive project delivery: coordinate and plan renovations, maintenance activities with partners.
• Financial accountability: develop and manage the property budget, forecast, and cost control (CAPEX/OPEX).
• Ensure compliance and improvement: keep digital tools and audits up to date; analyze data for continuous improvements.

Skills

Facility management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Bilingual Swedish/English

Job description

IKEA Gruppe in Sweden seeks a Unit FM Manager who owns the facility management scope from preventive maintenance to long‑term planning. You will safeguard safety, functionality and sustainability, acting as the ambassador for property operations across stores and offices.

Lead with a people‑centric approach, coordinate internal teams and external partners, manage budgets and CAPEX/OPEX, and drive continuous improvements while adhering to Ingka standards and local regulations.