Program Manager to SSE Executive Education

Would you like to work with coordination of executive education programs? We offer you a diverse position as Program Manager at one of the top business schools in Europe, in a dynamic environment where your work focus is on high quality and completing your projects.

This is a position which emphasizes the importance of having close ties to participants, faculty and colleagues and requires multi-tasking in an international environment. Apply today, we proceed the applications ongoing!

About the role
Academic Work is looking for a Program Manager for SSE Executive Education, a fully owned subsidiary of the Stockholm School of Economics and the leading partner for executive education in Northern Europe situated in Stockholm. You will be part of different teams that work together in order to deliver high quality education in various formats such as live (on-site), live online and online. As Program Manager you will be involved in everything from preparation and delivery of training modules as well as follow-up of educational programs. Travelling, both within and outside of Sweden is a part of the role including about two long-distance trips annually.

You will be offered
- A stimulating learning environment where you will meet both clients, participants and faculty from Sweden and abroad
- An opportunity to develop yourself professionally and be a key person in preparation, implementation and follow-up of programs
- To be part of a small company which is close to the academic environment and where you will have the possibility to influence
- To be part of smaller teams as well as the greater picture

Job duties
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating, organizing and also assisting in day-to-day operations of programs both in Sweden and abroad. Responsibilities include

- Being active during pre-sales together with Account Managers in your teams
- Participating in creating digital learning journeys
- Creating program websites with pedagogical structure and content
- Planning and contributing to the implementation of both live and live online modules, webinars and pure online training
- Supporting colleagues and faculty in digital matters
- Attending parts of programs to ensure quality
- Evaluating programs during implementation and after completion
- Managing program administration as well as budget follow-up
- Being responsible for external communication with both participants and clients

We are looking for
- A finished post-secondary education within relevant fields
- A few years of experience from similar work areas and in leading and managing your own projects
- Excellent technical and system knowledge where you have worked with Office 365, Zoom, Canvas or other LMS
- A curious and flexible mindset and a proactive attitude, who is driven by finding new and more efficient ways of working as well as confident in sharing knowledge with colleagues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swedish with the ability to communicate in a pedagogical way
- Interest and ability of travelling short and long distance in Sweden and abroad
- Someone who enjoys working and contributing in a transforming field

In this recruitment process, we will attach great importance to you as a person. Therefore, we see that you as a person are
- Self-propelled
- Service-minded
- Responsible
- Structured

Other information
- Start: As soon as possible/ According to agreement


- Scope: Full-time, until further notice with 6 months probationary employment


- Location: Stockholm, Norrmalm


- The recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and our client's wishes are that all questions regarding the position are handled by mailto:stw07@academicwork.se.



We review the selection on an ongoing basis and the ad can be shut down before the position is filled if we have moved on to the selection and interview phase.

Client information
https://exedsse.se/?utm_campaign=[PB] [B] SSE education&utm_term=sse education&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_ver=3&hsa_acc=4662200272&hsa_mt=e&hsa_src=g&hsa_cam=9412707720&hsa_grp=90702969250&hsa_tgt=aud-877453984925:kwd-875552628409&hsa_kw=sse education&hsa_ad=419419684254&hsa_net=adwords&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMaGBhD3ARIsAPvWd6grLprpsk21U73TAceniMyDlnqV5r-8c72DNDGUYNu4W797pOOPVtYaAr0EEALw_wcB is a fully owned subsidiary of the Stockholm School of Economics and the leading partner for executive education in Northern Europe and is ranked as the best in the Nordic region in leadership and business development according to the Financial Times. Here, academic research is integrated with business. SSE Executive Education develops leaders with a focus on cutting-edge areas such as innovation & entrepreneurship sustainable growth and financial economics and increases the competitiveness of companies, organizations and the public sector through powerful transformation.

SSE Executive Education is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs.

About the Stockholm School of Economics
The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation.


Apart from delivering world class education within business and economics, SSE students are trained to be successful decision makers and leaders of the future. Our educational mission has over the years strengthened SSE students, and you can read more about it here.


SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs.