IT Project Manager – Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)

Are you a curious and versatile Project Manager, with a few years of experience, who thrives in a structured yet flexible environment? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic role, leading multiple types of IT projects end-to-end, collaborating closely with stakeholders, and driving improvements? Join us at SSE and help shape the future of our IT landscape. 

What We Offer 

• A dynamic and varied role with opportunities to lead multiple types of IT projects. 
• A stimulating work environment where you will help shape the future of the IT department. 
• While the role is on-site at our Stockholm campus, we offer flexibility in planning your workday. 
• Newly renovated IT office space. 
• The chance to work at a prestigious institution with a global reputation in education and research. 
• Joining SSE means becoming part of a collaborative and knowledgeable environment where learning and continuous improvement are part of daily life 

About the Role 

As part of IT Services (ITS), you will be a key driver and coordinator in ongoing improvements to SSE’s IT environment. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle, working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams. Your role will involve bridging the gap between technicians, developers, and decision-makers, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business needs. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion. You will manage a mix of small iterative improvements and larger, long-term initiatives, each requiring a tailored approach and strong stakeholder collaboration 
• Act as a central link between technical teams and business stakeholders. 
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in service delivery and IT performance. 
• Ensure structured project execution using recognized methodologies. 

Your Profile 

We believe you enjoy working in a role with both structure and variation. You are someone who: 

• Thrives in a setting where you collaborate with many different departments and enjoy translating needs between business and technical teams. 
• Is comfortable leading projects of varying size and complexity — from quick improvements to larger, long-term initiatives. 
• Builds trust easily and communicates clearly, especially when many stakeholders are involved. 
• Likes creating order, clarity and momentum, even when conditions or priorities shift. 
• Takes ownership, follows through, and knows when to involve others. 
• Is curious about understanding how things work, both technically and operationally, and uses that curiosity to improve processes and outcomes. 

Requirements 

• About 2–6 years of experience as an IT Project Manager. 
• Proven ability to structure and lead IT projects end-to-end. 
• Broad technical understanding and genuine interest in IT and digital solutions. 
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Fluent in English (Swedish is considered a plus and significant advantage). 

Meritorious 

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. 
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification. 
• Familiarity with tools like Jira or similar. 

Location 

SSE follows an office-first principle to support collaboration and knowledge sharing. This means you are expected to work on-site at our Stockholm campus for the majority of the week.  We welcome applicants who already live and work legally in Sweden, as well as those who are able to relocate and obtain the required work permit. 

Other

This is a permanent position, and a 6 months probationary period applies. We are working with work-related tests, such as personality, language, and problem-solving tests, in our recruitments to, as objectively as possible, map factors that are important in our roles. Interviews and references are included in all our processes. Background checks will be conducted on final candidates.

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