Executive Director, Creative

HANDELSHÖGSKOLAN I STOCKHOLM

Building on SSE's internationally recognized commitment to the arts, this role represents an opportunity to further shape one of the world's most advanced intersections of artistic practice, research, innovation, and education. The Executive Director will work closely with academic leadership, artists, donors, researchers, students, and external partners.    About the Role  The Executive Director will provide both strategic and operational leadership for the Center for Art & Innovation and serve as a key bridge between the worlds of art, academia, philanthropy, and innovation.  Reporting to the Center’s Scientific Director, the Executive Director will play a central role in translating the Center’s vision into impactful programs, partnerships, and initiatives. The ambition is to further strengthen the Stockholm School of Economics' international profile.  The role combines cultural leadership, organizational development, fundraising, community building, and program execution. It requires a leader who is comfortable operating across institutional boundaries and building relationships with artists, researchers, students, donors, and external partners.  Key Responsibilities  Strategic Leadership and Center Development  Shape and implement the long-term vision and strategy for the Center for Art & Innovation  Translate strategic ambitions into sustainable programs, partnerships, and initiatives.  Position the Center as a leading international platform connecting art, research, innovation, and society.  Drive the development of organizational structures, processes, and ways of working that support long-term growth and impact.  Arts and Program Development  Curate the Center’s artistic programs and activities, currently developed by the Art Initiative. Read more about the Art Initiative here.  Oversee the delivery of artistic programs, exhibitions, residencies, seminars, performances, and public events.  Expand and diversify artistic engagement across disciplines, including visual arts, music, and emerging creative practices.  Build relationships with artists, curators, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions in Sweden and internationally.  Coordinate the art related educational and research initiatives  Coordinate, further develop and integrate the portfolio of educational offering of the arts in the curriculum of SSE’s students and Executive Education.  Support coordination across the community of scholars in the School who work at the intersection of the arts and business, and support collaboration with other Schools globally.  Fundraising and External Relations  Develop and steward relationships with donors, foundations, patrons, and strategic partners.  Identify and secure funding opportunities that support the Center’s growth and long-term sustainability.  Prepare funding proposals, donor communications, and impact reporting.  Serve as an ambassador for the Center and SSE in national and international contexts.  Operations, Planning, and Governance  Lead the day-to-day operations of the Center.  Assume overall responsibility for budgeting, planning, reporting, and resource allocation.  Ensure effective coordination across SSE departments, centers, and external collaborators.  Establish clear structures for project management, evaluation, and organizational follow-up.  Community Building and Outreach  Foster engagement across the SSE community, connecting faculty, students, researchers, executive education participants, and external practitioners.  Support interdisciplinary collaborations and new forms of public engagement.  Strengthen the Center’s visibility through communications and awareness.  Build networks that connect artistic, academic, entrepreneurial, and societal perspectives.  Candidate Profile  We are looking for an accomplished leader with a strong track record in the cultural sector.  The ideal candidate will have:  A genuine interest and curiosity in the role of the arts in relation to research, education, innovation, and societal development.  Leadership experience within a museum, cultural institution, foundation, gallery, university-based arts organization, or comparable environment.  A strong network within the arts and cultural sectors.  Experience in fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship, or partnership development.  Strong operational and organizational capabilities.  Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.  Other  The recruitment involves assessment tests, interviews and a reference check. Background checks will be conducted on final candidates. We encourage you to apply promptly as we are actively reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.  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. SSE is a member of the Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN). Through SDCN, partners of international recruits are offered professional support in establishing their careers in Sweden. 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. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. THE ROLE: Executive Director, Client Partnership at DEPT® are senior leaders responsible for driving the growth, performance, and innovation of strategic client relationships. You serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, helping them navigate complex marketing, experience, and technology transformation challenges. You combine strong commercial instincts with strategic thinking, ensuring that the work we deliver drives meaningful business impact. Executive Directors lead clusters of accounts and are responsible for shaping account strategy, expanding DEPT’s capabilities within their client portfolio, and ensuring strong financial performance. You bring a clear point of view to clients and internal teams alike, and are able to “hold court” with senior stakeholders while connecting brand, experience, data, and technology into a coherent growth strategy. Success in this role requires curiosity, strong commercial leadership, and the ability to operate end-to-end across the agency lifecycle; from defining opportunity areas and shaping strategy to building operating models and expanding scope over time. Most importantly, Executive Directors build trust with senior clients, and set the tone for excellence in how DEPT operates. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The Executive Director role combines client leadership, commercial ownership, growth strategy, and organizational leadership. CLIENT LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP * Serve as the senior strategic partner for key clients, building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders across marketing, product, and business leadership. * Lead the development of long-term account strategies that align DEPT’s capabilities to clients’ evolving business objectives, growth ambitions, and competitive landscape. * Bring a strong strategic point of view to client conversations, challenging thinking constructively and guiding clients toward new opportunities for growth and transformation. * Facilitate executive-level conversations around brand, experience, technology, and operating model transformation. * Act as the primary senior escalation point for client issues and ensure they are resolved quickly and constructively. * Represent DEPT® at the executive level within client organizations and strengthen our reputation as a strategic partner. * Lead and support major pitches, proposals, and strategic initiatives within existing accounts. ACCOUNT GROWTH & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE * Own the commercial health and growth of assigned accounts, including revenue expansion, profitability, and scope management. * Define and lead account growth strategies, identifying whitespace opportunities across DEPT’s capabilities including creative, media, experience, content, data, and technology. * Identify, shape, and close cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by connecting client business goals with DEPT’s integrated capabilities. * Lead strategic discussions with clients around scope expansion, new initiatives, and transformation programs. * Ensure accurate financial forecasting and reporting across assigned accounts, including revenue projections, margin performance, and pipeline visibility. * Partner closely with Finance and leadership to maintain strong pipeline hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and long-term account planning. * Ensure accounts operate within healthy financial parameters by proactively managing scope pacing, utilization, and profitability. EXPERIENCE & TRANSFORMATION LEADERSHIP * Operate confidently across creative, media and transformation conversations, bringing enough digital and MarTech literacy to frame trade-offs and guide strategic discussions. * Help clients define modern marketing and experience operating models that integrate creative, media, data, and technology. * Partner with internal strategy, experience, and technology teams to translate ambitious client visions into executable programs. * Shape integrated programs spanning content, performance marketing, experience design, and platform-enabled transformation. * Champion innovative approaches to delivering work faster, more intelligently, and with greater impact. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP * Work closely with leaders across creative, media, experience, data, and technology to deliver integrated solutions for clients. * Foster strong collaboration across disciplines and regions to ensure the right experts are engaged at the right time. * Help orchestrate complex programs by aligning diverse teams around clear strategies, operating models, and governance structures. * Partner with delivery leadership to ensure ambitious client visions translate into scalable, executable programs. * Champion the One DEPT mindset by breaking down silos and encouraging collaboration across capabilities. TEAM LEADERSHIP & CULTURE * Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across accounts, ensuring teams remain aligned, motivated, and focused on delivering exceptional work. * Provide mentorship and guidance to Client Directors, Executive Directors, and emerging leaders within the organization. * Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and collaboration within account teams. * Support talent development by identifying high-potential individuals and helping them grow into future leaders. * Model DEPT’s values and contribute to building a high-performing, collaborative culture. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * Ensure work is delivered to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong operational discipline. * Continuously review and improve ways of working within accounts to increase efficiency, speed, and effectiveness. * Partner with delivery teams to ensure strong governance, resourcing alignment, and operational clarity across complex programs. * Ensure new team members are effectively onboarded to accounts with a strong understanding of client goals and team dynamics. * Resolve cross-team operational challenges and maintain alignment on priorities and delivery expectations. WHAT YOU BRING: * 12+ years of experience leading client relationships within a digital agency, consultancy, or marketing services environment. * Proven experience managing large-scale accounts and multi-disciplinary teams. * Track record of growing accounts through cross-sell, up-sell, and strategic expansion. * Strong executive presence with the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders including CMO-level clients. * Experience shaping strategic programs across marketing, experience design, content, or digital transformation initiatives. * Strong commercial acumen including experience managing account revenue, margin, and forecasting. * Ability to operate end-to-end across the agency lifecycle; from defining the work to expanding the relationship over time. * Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills. * Strong cross-functional leadership capabilities with the ability to align diverse teams around a shared strategy. * High curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and action-oriented leadership style. * Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. WHAT DO WE OFFER? We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package: * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k plan, plus matching * PTO * Paid Company Holidays * Parental Leave WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:  DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.  DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.  DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Learn more about DEPT®   DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.  We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. US Remote Range $175,000—$225,000 USD

Quantum Motion

ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.   Our team of 100+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab. OUR TEAM As the Head of Systems Delivery, you will report into the Executive Director and own the day-to-day technical execution of system delivery, turning strategic direction into reliable, consistent system deployments by bridging quantum engineering with system engineering. You will lead cross-functional teams to build, install, bring-up, stabilise, and gain acceptance of full-stack, silicon spin qubit-based quantum systems, both in our labs as well as at international client sites. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on first-of-a-kind system build-out, delivery under uncertainty, and converting deployments into consistent, stable, and scalable delivery models. You will not be responsible for developing the core quantum technology, but you will be accountable for delivering it successfully, even when it is new and evolving. If your background is in quantum engineering or experimental physics and you’ve been deeply involved in bringing systems out of the lab and into reliable operation, we encourage you to apply. FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE * Lead the day-to-day execution of system delivery and deployment, from planning through commissioning. * Own delivery timelines, dependencies, risks, and outcomes. * Build and continuously improve playbooks, documentation, and quality standards for system installation, bring-up, validation, stabilisation, and acceptance. * Coordinate across engineering (e.g., quantum hardware, software, system integration, IC validation, theory, cloud) and product to ensure delivery meets requirements. * Provide system-level feedback across the stack to support design for deployment, producibility, and manufacturability.  * Own system procurement, from requirements and supplier selection through purchasing and delivery, ensuring alignment with technical and delivery requirements. * Own readiness beyond go-live, including support, training, change management, and adoption for internal and client teams. * Lead the technical collaboration with customer-facing teams. * Provide technical input to proposals and tenders. * Travel domestically and internationally to QM and client sites.  EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIALS * Strong systems engineering, quantum engineering, or senior technical delivery background, grounded in hands-on technical experience. * Track record delivering complex, full-stack systems (hardware, software, infrastructure, and operations), including first-of-a-kind systems and their evolution into reproducible, stable deployments. * Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams through system installation, bring-up, integration, deployment, operational readiness, and acceptance. * Experience owning procurement and supplier relationships for technical delivery, including defining requirements, selecting suppliers, and purchasing hardware and services. * Strong technical judgment to understand system interactions, integration risks, and operational constraints, without owning core technology development. * Clear, effective communicator able to translate executive intent into actionable day-to-day technical delivery execution and represent delivery decisions confidently. * Willingness and eligibility to travel internationally. EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE * Experience working with quantum systems, e.g., quantum computing and/or cryogenics. * Experience delivering other deep tech or research-driven systems, e.g., quantum-adjacent platforms, advanced hardware/software systems, HPC, semiconductors. * Experience working directly with customer engineering teams during system deployment, integration, or support. * Experience contributing technical input to proposals or tenders. BENEFITS * Be part of a creative, world-leading team * Competitive salary and share options scheme * Contributory pension scheme * Group private medical insurance scheme * Life Assurance * Cycle-to-work Scheme  * Central London location EEO STATEMENT Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.