Information Security & Data Privacy Manager | Inter IKEA Data & Technology Range

About us 

Are you ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together? We are looking for an Information Security and Data Privacy Manager. 

At IKEA Data & Technology, we are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & technology and integrating them into the business. The world is changing, and the IKEA business is changing with it. For IKEA though, one thing will always remain the same ─ our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.   

About you 

You are skilled at explaining the impact of cyber risk and privacy on business, developing investment plans, and gaining support from stakeholders to integrate IT, information, and privacy risks into digital transformation. You excel at leading teams, promoting new ways of working, and creating a culture of information risk awareness. With integrity, discretion, and flexibility, you are a trusted partner who ensures ‘Security and Privacy by Design’ is embedded in business processes and vendor management. Driven by a growth mindset and commitment to protecting the IKEA brand, you thrive in dynamic environments and focus on building relationships that reflect IKEA's values. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and collaborate with peers across IKEA to strengthen the brand, ensuring alignment with security and privacy goals. Promote a culture of continuous development and uniformity in leadership and processes. 

• Implement the Information Security & Data Privacy program tailored for Range, while considering the totality of IKEA as well.  Lead a community of security leads to ensure alignment with business objectives. 

• Build and lead a high-performing team, empowering them to continuously develop and perform at their best. Keep leaders fully informed so they can prioritise and adjust the roadmap with clear sight of risks and resources. 

• Promote security awareness, define measures to manage risks, and ensure effective execution of IT controls. Conduct regular security assessments and handle security incidents. 

• Communicate cyber risks and privacy impacts to business leaders, securing buy-in and advising steering committees on risk integration into digital transformation. 

• Foster a culture of information security and privacy by design, integrating these practices into business processes and vendor management. 

• Navigate complex environments, make informed decisions aligned with IKEA’s values, and foster new ways of working with integrity and flexibility. 

• Be part of a network of expertise Inter IKEA, leading and collaborating with peers to strengthen and protect the IKEA Brand.  Contribute and represent the Information Security and Privacy network alongside the other network leaders, respect diverse views while steering discussions toward progress. 

• Lead efforts toward uniformity and commonality, balanced with the freedom to adapt, in leadership and behaviors, common working methods, tools, processes, and continuous organizational development. Balance priorities within core business and Inter IKEA Group, always with what is best for IKEA​.  

We are on a journey to strengthen our digital capabilities, bringing together core business processes, people, data, and technology to enable IKEA to be an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. This transformation requires passionate individuals who embrace change, challenge the status quo, and are eager to make an impact. If that sounds like you, join us in shaping the future of IKEA. 

To succeed in this role, you will be a strong leader, capable of inspiring and guiding teams toward clear objectives. You bring extensive knowledge and experience in information security and data privacy, from developing strategies to implementing solutions. Your expertise in new technologies, digital solutions, and security frameworks will help drive innovation and ensure that privacy and security are embedded into IKEA's digital transformation. 

You are adaptable, able to navigate and lead in a complex, fast-changing business and technology landscape. A visionary leader, you can build trustful relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and franchisees, and clearly communicate the business benefits of security and privacy innovations. Your ability to lead and facilitate innovative processes across cross-functional teams will be key to driving success. 

IKEA's culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. For you to thrive and grow with us, we believe it is important that you share and embody our values. Learn more about life at IKEA on our website at www.ikea.com. 

• Master in computer science, Cyber Security or a related technical field 

• Between 5 and 10 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity or privacy an understanding of enterprise architecture and security architecture to provide supports to on-going projects. 

• Experience in agile practices and ways of working. 

Knowledge 

• Knowledge related to one or more Information Security frameworks i.e. NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001. 

• Knowledge related to one or more IT frameworks i.e. ISO/IEC 27002, ITIL, COBIT.  

• Knowledge related to one or more IT Risk frameworks i.e. ISO/IEC 27005, NIST 800-37. 

• Knowledge related to one or more Privacy frameworks and standards i.e. GDPR, NIST Privacy Framework, ISO/IEC 27701. 

• Experience from developing and formulating strategies and plans answering to a forward thinking, up-to-date wished position in an ever changing business environment. 

• Good knowledge of the relevant IKEA business processes and strategies and knowledge of the IKEA franchise system, IKEA vision, and IKEA culture and values. 

This position is full time and is located in Älmhult. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with the Recruiter Monaka Perumal at Monaka.perumal@inter.ikea.com. 

Please send your application – CV and motivation – latest 12th May and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application! 

We will screen and interview candidates continuously as the applications come in, that means that the ad can close earlier if we find the right candidate.