Horizon Europe Research Project Manager - Partnerships

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work program

Defined benefit pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development funds

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Research Project Manager to support SFU's participation in Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research program. You will promote awareness, ensure compliance, and facilitate connections with international partners to strengthen collaborations.

The role requires experience in managing research contracts, grants, and networks in a university setting, with strong project management, leadership, and communication skills to navigate a complex portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Applied Sciences, or other relevant discipline, and three years related experience in the administration and development of research contracts, grants, and networks, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of University research and governmental funding agency research policies, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of scientific research grants and contract funding requirements.
• Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support SFU's participation in Horizon Europe by promoting awareness, ensuring compliance, building capacity, supporting proposal development and facilitating connections with international partners and consortium leads.
• Navigate the program's complexity and ensure SFU researchers can compete effectively in this highly competitive environment.
• Apply project management principles to address challenges and mitigate risks across a large portfolio of projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Applied Sciences

Job description

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Research Project Manager to support SFU's participation in Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research program. You will promote awareness, ensure compliance, and facilitate connections with international partners to strengthen collaborations.

The role requires experience in managing research contracts, grants, and networks in a university setting, with strong project management, leadership, and communication skills to navigate a complex portfolio.