Do you want to be the link between business operation and the IT Department? At Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) you will work in an organization with ambitious people and a high pace. As a person you have a driven mindset and likes to cooperate with different roles. If this sounds like the position for you, apply today because we work with ongoing selection.

We are advertising a full-time, temporary consultant position for approximately one year due to parental leave. This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work (please see contact information further down) and all questions will be handled by them. 

About the role

SSE’s digital environment is in a process of change and we are looking for you who want to be a part of and contribute to the transformation journey. In your work you will act as a business partner in digitalization, connecting IT and business operation, with both operational and strategical questions and you will be a part of the full application/system lifecycle, from detecting needs to implementing IT support and new ways of working.

You are an experienced business analyzer with an understanding of both IT and digital operational questions. To be successful in this role you need to be perceptive and have a flexible approach, but also have the ability to be normative and directorial when needed. This position is a vacancy for a parental leave. The assignment will be approximately for one year.

You are offered

• An opportunity to be a part of an exciting journey where your competencies will quickly broaden and develop
• To influence your own development, your way of working and the organization’s journey towards the future
• Work at one of the top business schools in Europe where internationalization is highly valued

As a consultant at Academic Work you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future.

Job duties

As Digital Business Developer, you cooperate and collaborate with various stakeholders regarding processes, way of working, challenges, applications, systems, infrastructure and digital services. You are responsible for the relationship between the business operation and the IT Department and to actively and continuously develop the relationship. You work in close collaboration with the CIO and the stakeholders in the organization. You have a continuous dialogue with system suppliers, the IT Architect, IT solution responsible coworkers and are responsible for information and follow-ups for planned IT changes. You take part in planning and prioritizing and drive and carry out projects and assignments.

We are looking for

• You have a relevant academic education, preferably in System Sciences or similar.
• You are fluent in English and knowledge in Swedish is a large plus.
• A few years working experience from positions such as IT business developer, IT project leader, IT operation manager or similar
• Knowledge about IT infrastructure
• Experience from operation and IT governance models, for example PM3 and ITIL
• Knowledge of needs and consequence analysis
• Experience from IT system/service procurements
• A passion for operational questions and development
• Experience from and knowledge of detecting needs and process mapping connected to digitalization

As a person you:

• Take initiatives
• Structured
• Cooperative
• Strategic

Other information

• Start: August/September

• Work extent: Full time, 36 hours work week. The assignment will be approximately for one year.

• Location: Stockholm City

• Contact information: This recruitment process is conducted by Academic Work. It is a request from SSE that all questions regarding the position is handled by Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the screening or interview phase.

About SSE

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.

Apply here.