Project Management and Funding Manager for Chip Development in the Semiconductor Industry (m/f/d)

Last Mile Semiconductor GmbH; Dresden; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Free gym facilities

Company pension plan

JobTicket/JobRad

Job summary

Last Mile Semiconductor GmbH in Dresden seeks a skilled Project Management and Funding Manager to lead national and international R&D projects in the semiconductor space. You will manage budgets, schedules, and grant compliance while coordinating with sponsors, partners, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes strong governance, effective communication, and proactive risk management. Fluency in German and English is required, with experience in public funding programs and EU initiatives valued.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, project controlling, or grant administration.
• Experience leading projects with budgets and resources.
• Proficiency in public procurement law, grant applications, and supporting documentation.
• Experience with the entire grant process, from application to final accounting.
• Strong negotiation skills with funding agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Independent planning, coordination, and management of national and international innovation projects in R&D.
• Budget management, time and resource planning, and project controlling.
• Monitoring progress, milestones, and funding compliance.
• Risk identification and proactive action implementation.
• Preparation of forecasts, analyses and management reports.
• Regular status and budget reporting and KPI development.
• Grant management including applications, disbursements, and documentation.
• Collaboration with sponsors, grant providers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external teams across technical and finance departments.
• Ensure complete, traceable project documentation and scalable processes.

Skills

Project management

Grant administration

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiation

Fluent German (C2)

English (C1)

Education

PM certifications (PMP / PRINCE2 / IPMA)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Project Management and Funding Manager for Chip Development in the Semiconductor Industry (m/f/d)

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As a Project Management and Funding Manager for Chip Development in the Semiconductor Industry (m/f/d) at Last Mile Semiconductor GmbH, you’ll take our ambitious development projects to the next level. In the heart of Dresden’s innovative ecosystem—Silicon Saxony—you’ll play a key role in our mission to strengthen digital sovereignty worldwide and make optimal use of resources. As we develop a cost-effective and extremely energy-efficient 5G mobile communications chipset, you’ll help us seamlessly integrate technologies into everyday life to enable massive IoT applications.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work at an inspiring deep-tech startup that prioritizes modern working conditions and flexible work schedules. You’ll combine your expertise in project management and grant administration with our goal of shaping the future of wireless communication. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll benefit from an interactive work environment, short decision-making paths, and the opportunity to contribute your creative ideas. Let’s create a sustainable technological future together!

Your Responsibilities:

Independent planning, coordination, and management of national and international innovation projects in research and development

Responsibility for budget management, time and resource planning, and continuous monitoring in project controlling

Monitoring project progress, milestone planning, work orders, and compliance with funding requirements

Early identification of risks, deviations, and necessary actions, as well as proactive implementation of measures

Preparation of forecasts, target-actual analyses, and management reports

Regular status and budget reporting, as well as materiality analyses for senior management

Preparation of decision-relevant data and KPIs to optimize our project portfolio

Responsibility for grant management, including grant applications, disbursements, and documentation

Effective communication and collaboration with project sponsors, grant providers, partners, and external stakeholders

Coordination of internal and external teams; collaboration with technical and finance departments

Ensuring complete and traceable project documentation

Optimizing our project management, grant controlling, and reporting

Participation in the development of scalable processes for parallel projects

Occasional travel to visit partners and funding agencies

Your Profile:

At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, project controlling, or grant administration

Extensive experience in independently leading projects with responsibility for budgets and resources

Proficiency in public procurement law, grant applications, and supporting documentation

Experience with the entire grant process, from application to final accounting

Proven communication and negotiation skills with funding agencies and partners

Strong stakeholder management and the ability to reconcile diverse interests

High level of personal responsibility, decisiveness, and reliability

Fluency in German at the C2 level and in English at the C1 level

Nice to Have

Experience with German funding programs such as BMBF, BMWE, state funding, or ZIM

Proficiency in handling grant awards, application management, and accounting

Experience with EU funding projects, particularly Horizon Europe, MSCA, or EIC

Knowledge of consortium structures and contract drafting

Experience with large-scale or legally complex funding instruments

Knowledge of the semiconductor industry, microelectronics, or chip development

Understanding of firmware, embedded software, and hardware development projects

Proficient in the legal and commercial aspects of the semiconductor industry

Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet

Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA

Experience in establishing PM and reporting structures in startup environments

We offer:

Creative freedom & responsibility

Plenty of autonomy and real responsibility

Quick decision-making processes and influence on strategic processes

A direct contribution to the success of our technology and the company

A central role in a growing deep-tech environment

Opportunity to contribute to a technology with potential for the future of wireless communication

Employer contribution toward a JobTicket or JobRad

Free use of the gym facilities in the building

Company pension plan with employer contribution

Flexibility & Work Environment

Flexible work hours and hybrid work options

Modern technical equipment and professional tools

Bright, well-equipped office spaces in Dresden

Team & Culture

An international team with flat hierarchies

Open communication with management

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Joint breaks and regular team events

A corporate culture that encourages initiative and innovation

Flexible working hours High-quality technical equipment employee discounts through corporate benefits Personal feedback and development conversations Bikeleasing Diverse part-time options Shower facilities daycare support Start-up spirit free gym Free parking Offer sports courses on site Job ticket Subsidies for public transportation Employee referral bonus Daycare subsidy Team events home office option Individual training program 30 days of annual leave Personal feedback and development discussions Pension plan Flexible working hours Ergonomic workplaces Fitness studio Good public transportation connections Bicycle leasing (Jobrad) Company pension scheme

Locations

The position 'Manager Projektsteuerung und Funding Chipentwicklung Halbleiterindustrie (m/w/d)' is available for the following locations: Bamberger Strasse 1, 01187 Dresden.

Keywords

Industrial Engineering Business Administration Computer Science Electrical Engineering Microelectronics Semiconductor Technology Project Management Controlling Business Informatics Public Administration Project Leader Project Manager Grant Expert Controller PMO Manager Program Manager Research and Development Manager R&D Manager Project Coordinator Project Controller MS Project Jira Confluence Smartsheet Stakeholder Management Risk Analysis Budgeting Resource Planning Agile Project Management Project Controlling