Business Program Specialist

2 days ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Microsoft Full time
Overview

Microsoft is seeking a motivated and skilled Business Program Specialist & Security Operations to support key business initiatives while helping safeguard our Swedish subsidiary through structured protective‑security processes. This hybrid role is ideal for someone early in their program‑management career who is eager to grow, influence, and contribute to meaningful operational and security outcomes.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We work with a growth mindset, empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. Every day, we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities
  • Support daily protective security operations, including SUA administration and staff vetting.
  • Conduct regular compliance checks and audits to ensure alignment with Swedish security requirements.
  • Track and evaluate program performance using metrics such as OKRs, KPIs, SLAs, and ROI.
  • Use data and insights to identify risks, improvement areas, and optimization opportunities.
  • Support project planning across multiple programs, including timelines, milestones, and documentation.
  • Collaborate across Engineering, Finance, Design, Supply Chain, Security, and other teams to ensure alignment.
  • Assist with managing scope, risks, schedules, and stakeholder communication.
  • Contribute to change‑management activities, including communications and stakeholder engagement.
  • Create and maintain program collateral such as strategy decks, reports, and updates.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve operations across business and security programs.
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Security Studies, or a related field and a few years of experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent practical experience.
  • Professional working proficiency in Swedish and English.
  • Proven ability to coordinate stakeholders and drive initiatives forward.
  • Preferred
  • Experience with protective security, compliance monitoring, or Swedish security legislation.
  • Familiarity with SUA (protective security agreements) and/or vetting processes.
  • Experience working cross‑functionally in complex, fast‑paced environments.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive decision‑making.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.


Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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