Project Manager to CIVICA at the Stockholm School of Economics

The Education Office (EdO) is one of SSE’s Professional Services units and consists of around 58 colleagues. As a central part of the SSE journey, we support and develop key academic services for students and stakeholders across our BSc, MSc, and PhD programs. Our work spans assessment, program management, scholarships, international collaborations, academic support, central course and exam coordination, as well as degrees and certificates.

About CIVICA

CIVICA – The European University of Social Science- is since 2019 a European Universities Alliance funded under the Erasmus+ program, aimed at implementing and developing new forms of partnerships with nine other European universities in the field of social sciences. As the CIVICA Manager, your role is twofold (1) to be the main liaison and actor for SSE’s activities internally and towards the CIVICA network (2) to lead the exploration and preparation work to transform the CIVICA Engage Track into a European Joint Bachelor’s degree.  The ambition is to prepare the ground for a future European Bachelor’s Degree (label). If the initiative is successful, a program manager will be recruited in the future.

SSE is one of CIVICA’s founding members with Sciences Po (the alliance coordinator, France), Bocconi (Italy), The London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom), Central European University (Austria and Hungary), European University Institute (Florence), Hertie School (Germany), National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (Romania), SGH Warsaw School of Economics (Poland) and IE University (Spain).  

Since 2019, CIVICA members have jointly developed innovative activities in education, research, outreach and civic engagement; the alliance is currently in the process of developing its long-term vision and inscription in the European Degree landscape.

We offer you a management role in the CIVICA project, an international and effervescent environment, at one of the top business schools in Europe. Within the CIVICA network, you will successfully manage a strategic interplay with international key stakeholders (Higher Education Institutions, Students, corporate and societal partners) to drive and develop the CIVICA project further.  The role is positioned within our Education Office department.

The role  

Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:  

Manage and lead all activities related to the implementation of the CIVICA project at SSE, such as:  

• Identify and serve the needs of SSE’s CIVICA operations in the various work packages, in line with SSE’s international strategy. Track milestones, tasks and deliverables and be responsible for SSE’s reporting to CIVICA,  
• Budget and financial tracking of all CIVICA operations at SSE, 
• Be part of several work packages to guarantee progress of SSE’s CIVICA operations, including WP1, governance, 
• Hosting and leading in-person and online meetings internally and externally. 

Lead the exploration and preparation work to transform the CIVICA Engage Track into a European Joint Bachelor’s degree: 

• Become SSE’s expert on European Degree (label) by following all developments on the topic at the European level 
• Understand the work that other European University Alliances have done to deliver European Degree (label)
• Establish a value proposition for the Engage Track to be transformed into a European Degree (label) for all CIVICA partners 
• Establish a road map and plan for a pilot to transform the Engage Track into a Joint European Degree (label) in a very near future 

Your profile  

Used to being responsible for multiple processes you are well-organized as well as proactive, creative, and flexible. You thrive in emerging projects where routines and solutions need to be invented while navigating established demanding structures. 

You are comfortable moving projects forward, and get things done efficiently and accurately. You are self-confident and independent, used to working inclusively in diverse and international teams to achieve high goals. You are service-minded and confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders to advance the project you represent. 

Qualifications  

• Experience of successful international project management, preferably Erasmus+ or Horizon Europe
• Experience in the European higher education sector in developing or implementing a joint or double degree program 
• English

Meritorious:  

• Previous experience in a similar role in a higher-education environment in the disciplines of social sciences or humanities.  
• International work experience
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages 

Other: 

The position is a special fixed-term employment of nine months, with a possible extension. The scope is between 50–100%, upon agreement. The role is based in Stockholm, and you are expected to work on-site. We encourage you to apply promptly as we are actively reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. 

Please be aware that we conduct background checks on final candidates for this position.