Senior Project Manager - Grant Projects (all genders)

Vaeridion; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch subsidy

Pension scheme

Stock options

Public transport ticket

Bike lease

Job summary

Vaeridion, based in Munich, seeks a Senior Project Manager - Grant Projects to lead the CAROLUS EU grant programme from signature through industrialisation, including the Final Assembly Line setup at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport.

You will coordinate engineering, certification, operations, finance and external partners, manage governance, reporting, budgets and compliance with EU funding rules, and act as the primary contact for the funding authority. Fluency in English is required; German a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of lump sum EU funding or German national funding programmes is a plus.
• Experience with project management and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet or similar.
• Highly structured and proactive, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of CAROLUS grant project from grant signature through industrialisation and entry into operation.
• Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, milestone schedule, and deliverable roadmap, aligned with the company's master schedule.
• Drive the completion of milestones and deliverables, ensuring that evidence is complete, consistent, and submitted on time.
• Establish and run project governance, including steering committee meetings, risk management, escalation, and change control processes.
• Coordinate engineering, certification, operations, and facility activities across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic and annual reports, covering technical progress, emission reduction performance, and knowledge sharing.
• Act as the main point of contact for the funding authority, managing reporting obligations, communication, and grant amendments.
• Ensure compliance with funding, environmental, and visibility requirements, and maintain audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & reporting

English proficiency

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Your Mission:

As Senior Project Manager - Grant Projects (all genders), you will lead the delivery of our multi-year, large-scale 95m€ EU-Innovation Fund project CAROLUS for the industrialisation of VÆRIDION's Microliner, including the set-up of our first Final Assembly Line at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport. Positioned within Programme Management and working closely with Finance, you will translate grant commitments into an integrated delivery plan and ensure that milestones, deliverables, and funding obligations are met on time, within budget, and in line with EU funding rules. You will coordinate activities across engineering, certification, operations, finance, and external partners, and act as the main point of contact for the funding authority. Depending on capacity, you will also support further EU and national grant projects, from proposal preparation through to day-to-day project management.

Your Day-to-Day:

Lead our flagship industrialisation grant

• Lead the end-to-end management of our CAROLUS grant project, from grant signature through industrialisation and entry into operation.
• Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, milestone schedule, and deliverable roadmap, aligned with the company's master schedule.
• Drive the completion of milestones and deliverables, ensuring that evidence is complete, consistent, and submitted on time.
• Establish and run project governance, including steering committee meetings, risk management, escalation, and change control processes.
• Coordinate engineering, certification, operations, and facility activities across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic and annual reports, covering technical progress, emission reduction performance, and knowledge sharing.
• Act as the main point of contact for the funding authority, managing reporting obligations, communication, and grant amendments.
• Ensure compliance with funding, environmental, and visibility requirements, and maintain audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

Support Our Grant Portfolio

• Contribute to new EU and national funding proposals, including consortium building, work plans, and budgets
• Support grant agreement preparation and the kick-off of newly awarded projects
• Manage running grant projects, including reporting, payment requests, partner coordination, and documentation

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Proven track record of managing milestone-driven projects and reporting to senior management.
• Solid understanding of budgets, payment plans, and financial reporting.
• Experience in aerospace, industrial, or other highly regulated environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of lump sum EU funding or German national funding programmes is a plus.
• Experience with project management and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Highly structured and proactive, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can't always be captured in a checklist.

Why us?

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work inside the aerospace ecosystem at TU Delft.
• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We're bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.