European Project Manager for proposal writting

Gradiant; Vigo; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Teleworking

Holidays plus birthday

Flexible pay options

Personal training budget

Equipment provided

Work-life balance

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Gradiant in Vigo, Spain, seeks a seasoned EU Grants writer to help grow our participation in European research and innovation programs. You will plan, draft and coordinate proposals for Horizon Europe and other EU calls in collaboration with our technical areas.

Your work includes adapting proposals to call guidelines, developing new ideas for EU-sponsored R&D projects, and staying updated on EC policies. The role requires strong English skills and a proactive, deadline-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Higher university degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Physics.
• 3+ years of experience drafting EU projects in technology.
• Knowledge of EC policies and funding for research and innovation.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, synthesize information and provide analysis.
• Master’s degree in European grant management for R&D&I is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and draft proposals with Gradiant's technical areas.
• Adapt proposals to call requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in generating, developing and selecting ideas for EU R&D projects.
• Stay updated on EU research programs and EC regulations.
• Identify opportunities within EU institutions and programs (Horizon Europe, DIGITAL Europe, Interreg, Ju-Chips).
• Promote Gradiant's participation in European-scale initiatives and alliances.

Skills

English proficiency

Meet deadlines

Multitasking

Synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s in European grant management (advantage)

Job description

Our European Projects Office was created in mid 2010 as a strategic bet of Gradiant towards the participation in cooperative research and innovation activities at EU level. Nearly fifteen years after, Gradiant counts over 55 participations in FP7, H2020 and Horizon Europe projects, some of them as coordinator. Throughout these years Gradiant has established itself as a competitive RTO at EU level, and an innovation lighthouse at national level. Additionally, we have positioned ourselves as an active player across the ICT sector within a number of European Innovation Alliances, Industrial Associations, European Innovation Partnerships and Technology Platforms.

We are committed to keep along this track and want to address new exciting challenges and opportunities ahead of us, but we need help.

What will you do?

We are looking for someone who can help us grow thanks to their experience and participation in forums related to public research and innovation programs at European level, helping us to continue to grow and position ourselves as a reference in our areas of expertise.

Your main duties will be:

• Planning, coordinating, and drafting proposals, ensuring their consistency and quality and meeting established deadlines in collaboration with Gradiant's technical areas.
• Adapting all proposals to the requirements and guidelines of the call for proposals.
• Participating in the generation, development, and selection of new ideas for EU-sponsored R&D projects.
• Keeping up to date with relevant EU research programs and calls for proposals, monitoring EU legislation and EC regulations that may be of interest to us.
• Identifying new opportunities within EU institutions and programs: Horizon Europe, DIGITAL Europe, Interreg, Ju-Chips and others.
• Promoting Gradiant's active participation in European-scale initiatives, such as EU associations, industry associations, and other strategic alliances.

What we are looking for

• Higher university degree, preferably in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
• More than 3 years of work experience, preferably in drafting EU projects in the field of technology.
• Knowledge of the functioning of the European Commission's policies and funding programs for research and innovation.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English. Good knowledge of other European languages will be valued.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, synthesize information and provide analysis, and work in a multicultural environment.
• A master's degree in European grant management for R&D&I is an advantage.

What we offer

Salary: From 30.000€SBA + % variable depending on your knowledge, experience and desire!

23 days of holidays + your birthday + 24th and 31st of December, you will have 26 days of holiday. What's this? At Gradiant you'll be able to choose one Friday off a month, so you can switch off and enjoy a longer weekend.

Teleworking and office. Decide how and when you want to work with your team to strike a balance.

Personal training budget. We want to help you improve your technical skills, feel involved in the tech community and develop your soft skills to lead teams and/or lead projects.

We will provide you with all the necessary equipment so that you can work comfortably.

Flexible salary. Today, we offer various services through flexible pay, restaurant vouchers, childcare, transport, medical insurance...

Work-life balance. Your work-life balance is really important to us.

Our culture is our goal: a working environment where horizontal communication is our maxim.

We promote a work environment based on equal opportunities and believe in the value of diversity and inclusion. We welcome everyone to join our team, regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, beliefs, or disability. The important thing is that you want to grow at Gradiant.

If you are passionate about project writing, joining a top team, working with brilliant teams, and want to leave your mark on European technological innovation, Gradiant is the place for you.