WHO YOU ARE *Act as an IT ambassador with the ability to communicate in user-friendly way. *Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic and fast paced environment. *Ability to share Digital knowledge and experience with all stakeholders. *Responsible for ensuring business continuity of all supported Digital products and platforms by providing technical specialist competence in an independent way, to maximize efficiencies and meet the identified business demands. *Provide professional IT support with a high service level to different IKEA units (across different locations when applicable) as defined in the Service Level Agreements. *Implement projects and deployments within the country when required. *Operate within a global Digital organization with global routines and guidelines to secure that tools are used correctly within each business unit. *Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English. *Self-reliant and motivated with a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the lifecycle of all IT assets within the defined region including maintaining an accurate inventory, maintaining fixed-asset accounting register, preparing budget input, procurement of new hardware and software and implementation and configuration of new assets * Lead or support on-site project implementation/deployment efforts with regard to implementation of new Digital products, lifecycle refresh of hardware solutions and all technical implementation work related to the build-up of new locations * Provide 2nd level hardware and software support for end users at multiple sites within a defined region, and provide remote, after-hours support for business-critical issues, aligned with Central Group Digital service operations framework * Perform preventive maintenance and routine monitoring to include creation and follow-up of a service schedule for fixed assets, daily and weekly review of all applicable monitoring tools in order to identify and avoid potential business interruptions * Take necessary decisions and actions to solve issues, as well as prioritize issues according to business needs, and know when and how to escalate an issue in the support chain. * Ensure projects in need of Technical Support receive such support through participation in necessary project teams and actively ensuring necessary preparations and activities are in place for local projects and global deployments. * Provide hands-on basic technical training for onsite support staff and of new hires, including setting up and introducing technical equipment (e.g. laptops) * Provide input on what digital equipment/products might be in risk of downtime and suggest solutions to ensure the business continuity plan is secured and in place for all critical equipment/products. * Coordinate and manage local vendors and local contact points to global vendors regarding support, upgrades, bug reporting, change requests, etc. when needed. TOGETHER AS A TEAM We’re the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.