Job Description

As the CIO, you will oversee IT strategy, governance, and execution across IKEA Baltics. You will lead IT operations, develop new technical solutions, ensure business alignment, and build strong partnerships across our markets. You will work closely with the regional manager and senior stakeholders to ensure IT is a strong enabler for business success.

What you will be doing as a Chief Information Officer (CIO)

• Develop and implement an IT strategy that supports IKEA Baltics’ vision and values.
• Oversee IT operations, ensuring efficiency, security, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and uphold IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Lead and develop IT teams, fostering a people-centric and high-performance culture.
• Bridge IT and business strategies to enhance collaboration and innovation.
• Manage IT budgets responsibly, focusing on efficiency and smart investments.
• Cultivate strong vendor relationships and an effective IT sourcing strategy.
• Shape a future-ready IT architecture that supports business growth and sustainability.
• Uphold IKEA’s digital ethics and security standards to safeguard our data and systems.

At IKEA we will love you from the first day, but we will adore you if you have

• Proven experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Ability to inspire and lead teams in a value-driven organization.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data management and risk management.
• Strong hands-on technical experience of IT infrastructure, IT governance process implementation and security systems from previous roles.
• Experience in driving digital transformation and aligning IT strategy with business needs.
• Experience with cloud-based IT company environments.
• AI and automation skills are a plus.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in IT budgeting and cost control.
• Agility, positive attitude and ability to take decisions in crisis situation.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written (knowledge of a Baltic language is a plus).

Why you will love working with us at IKEA

• Location: Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn.
• Salary: from 8000,00 €/ month gross, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
• IKEA Lithuania offers an exciting and empowering work environment and you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
• Unique culture driven by passion for people and everything we do;
• Personal and professional development at dynamic working environment;
• First-hand experience of managing business and collaboration within the organization;
• Hybrid working schedule.
• Health insurance;
• Accident and critical illness insurance;
• Free renewal of health check (vaccinations against seasonal diseases, etc.);
• IKEA employee discount;
• Company PERKS discount tool and additional discounts/ offers from partners;
• Chill and gaming spaces;
• Internal incentive currency system (you can accumulate and exchange for gifts);
• Tasty and low price home made food in a employee restaurant;
• Endless coffee and tea (additional seasonal treats, etc.);
• Free, sustainable, Swedish-designed uniforms;
• Reliable and friendly team;
• International work and communication culture, based on IKEA values;
• Open mistake culture, opportunity to learn, get involved and make decisions independently;
• Knowledge and opportunities for further learning (digital training systems, internal and external training);
• Celebrations and parties (team buildings, company based, international and other national celebrations);
• Gifts for anniversaries and other personal or annual occasions;
• Gifts for employees children;
• Additional initiatives (social, sports, etc.)
• Loyal employee awards;
• Other IKEA benefits.