Real Estate Development Leader

Real Estate Development Leader 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 Location Bengaluru Employment type Full Time Permanent Department Real Estate Leasing Deadline 2025-11-11 Mobility support Domestic You already applied for this job Candidate profile title Who you are Candidate profile text - Default language As a person you are passionate about people business IKEA s purpose and continuously driving better performance You are energized by increasing customer value driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people We believe you have knowledge in the following areas Experience at management level from large-scale retail real estate development Experience in contract negotiations with landowners landlords and other parties Experience of dealing with authorities Academic degree in law urban planning business administration architecture Project management Knowledge of how to initiate plan execute control and close a project Real estate development Knowledge of the whole process for land scouting acquisition zoning planning development and permitting for large scale retail and or mix use developments including retail Sustainable real estate development Knowledge of how to assess a site greenfield or brownfield meeting set sustainability requirements when doing real estate development Knowledge of how to incorporate sustainability requirements into due diligence process Knowledge of the internal real estate development processes instructions rules templates and approval process including coordination of stakeholders to secure locations Real estate Leases Knowledge about how to investigate negotiate structure secure permits and acquire premises Innovative and open to new solutions with a passion for doing business always keeping sustainability in mind Leading business and people together Deliver results within a given framework Key responsibilities title Your responsibilities Key responsibilities text o Lead the work to secure and divest locations according to the real estate scope in Ingka by delivering safe compliant sustainable and innovative property solutions that meet the needs of the business and the many people Own control and minimize costs and risks related to the acquisition divestment zoning planning permitting value and operation of Ingka properties Manage the procurement and contribution of all necessary external consultants and other stakeholders to enable tasks related to real estate development Support definition development and securing implementation of Ingka Groups internal strategies and processes related to the assignment Develop working relations with local authorities and communities and proactively engage with authorities to gain support for development planning and permitting of Ingka business such as big box retailing large property developments logistic developments shopping centers and mix-use developments Lead and supervise the approval and execution of all public infrastructure utilities and other off-site improvements in connection to all new and existing IKEA properties Work with other Ingka functions real estate partners and local authorities to finalize the projects pending legal obligation and ensure the satisfactory hand-over of completed projects along with the relative documentation to other functions after completed acquisitions title and permits approval building permit Create an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers Team vision title Together as a team Team vision text Without us it would be difficult to meet our customers in person In our team we find develop and manage IKEA properties around the whole world We re different from one another but we are all passionate about real estate We challenge and inspire each other to always stay close to IKEA customers and to understand how the changes within retail effects our needs of real estate As engaged open-minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate business we take responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy appreciated and wanted business partner We secure new and maintain existing physical locations to meet the needs of many people We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate portfolio in Ingka We take the lead in delivering safe compliant sustainable and innovative property solutions - with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristic protected by law All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs Why you will love us From 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 Having fun