R&D Project Manager

At CIRCE, we have an ambitious goal: we want to help to improve the world we live in. With our team of motivated professionals, we create and develop innovative environmental and Energy technological solutions to transfer them to the industrial businesses.

Are you ready for the challenge?

We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Project Management Office, which is in charge of the management of European and national projects at CIRCE as well as technology transfer contracts with private clients.

Key responsibilities

The candidate will support the researchers by managing Horizon 2020 and National funded projects from the negotiation phase to the project closure:

• Internal coordination of the Research Areas involved
• Coordination of international consortiums
• Budget preparation and control
• Negotiation and representation before the European Commission
• Representation of CIRCE before the consortium
• Project progress monitoring
• Management related reports and deliverables preparation
• Organisation and management of plenary meetings
• Support the preparation of new proposals of projects.
• Dissemination activities coordination and support
• Support CIRCE’s positioning, exploitation, and internationalization

The candidate will also be involved in the management of key technology transfer projects:

• Internal coordination of the Research Areas involved
• Representation of CIRCE before the client
• Project progress monitoring
• Close cooperation with Market development department
• Organization and management of project meetings 

About you

• Industrial Engineer or similar technical background is required
• Proficient in English, at least C1 level or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position working in the field of R&D projects, industrial projects or any other technological field

Skills

• Client-oriented
• Self-starter and high level of engagement
• Team player and strong communication skills
• Result driven and analytical thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills
• Pro-activity, critical viewpoint, and willingness to contribute.
• Availability to travel (We are not travelling right now due to COVID pandemic)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance, training, meals, transport, and kindergarten via flexible compensation scheme
• Remote friendly policy
• +30 vacation labour days per year
• Team building activities
• Our exceptional office is based in Zaragoza

Join a company where people come first, with an unbeatable work environment and great talent where we trully live our values.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

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