Inter IKEA Group

Property Manager - Singapore & Philippines Ikano Retail

Inter IKEA Group  •  Petaling Jaya, MY (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Mexico – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job

The job involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert to manage assigned technical Property-related matters in Ikano Retail (Southeast Asia and Mexico regions). The focus is to ensure the efficient and effective operations of our properties, adhering to standards and objectives. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance, long-term planning, implementing innovative solutions, promoting operational excellence, coordinating climate transition initiatives, and collaborating with the Expansion team for new properties.

Your assignment

The role will be based in Malaysia and serve as a Subject-Matter-Expert in Property-related matters within the Region. We're seeking a mature, independent and skilled Property Management Specialist to represent our team on Property-related committees and working groups in the region.

Strategic Planning and Global Delivery:

  • Deliver annual Objectives and Main Actions for the Asset & Property Management team worldwide.
  • Lead and support the planning and execution of Climate Transition Plan initiatives in the region.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for planning, financing, and execution of different Property & Sustainability initiatives.

Property Management and Innovation:

  • Ensure lifelong property management prioritising safety, compliance, and improvements.
  • Lead and coordinate Unit FMs to ensure the execution of Property Management services.
  • Drive regional implementation of Property Management innovations and digital solutions.

Operational Excellence and Maintenance:

  • Foster operational excellence and maintain properties in "shape as new" condition.
  • Oversee forecasts, budgets, 5/10-year rolling property plans, and related tasks across all sites.
  • Collaborate with the Expansion team in the design and handover of new properties.
  • Conduct annual Property reviews and periodic audits for compliance, efficiency, and quality.
  • Drive country-based regional frameworks and service agreements for efficiency and cost management.

Communication and Reporting:

  • Ensure awareness of Property frameworks, guidelines, and tools among stakeholders.
  • Ensure Monthly KPIs Reports are delivered from each Unit and contribute to ongoing development.

Team Development and Support:

  • Support Unit FM team's competence, performance, resource management, and succession planning.
  • Provide training and workshop support for Unit FMs and stakeholders in the Region.

Emergency Management and Cultural Integration:

  • Support crisis and emergency management, including contingency plans and mitigation.
  • Cultivate an IKEA culture embracing diversity among co-workers and customers.

Ad-hoc Tasks and Project Management:

Handle exciting ad-hoc tasks and projects as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

  • Academic degree / professional qualification in Real Estate, Asset Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Property & Asset Management, Facility Management, Project Management, or Construction engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in Procurement and Contract/Vendor management.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing multi-site projects in an international environment.
  • Knowledge of Property/FM management principles, practices, and business processes.
  • Experience in sustainability aspects in Real Estate/Property Management. (energy consumption, water consumption, emissions, waste management, chemical products, etc)
  • Fluency in English and relevant local languages.
  • High-level technical understanding and experience in all aspects of a commercial real estate building and connected equipment.

Additional Information

Please apply by 16 May 2026

Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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