Managing Consultant - Spain

Catalyze Group; Murcia; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead a dynamic team in Spain, driving innovations and supporting groundbreaking startups. This role involves crafting winning proposals, securing funding, and enhancing organizational performance. You'll collaborate with a highly qualified team and play a key role in expanding the company's market presence. Join a vibrant environment that values independence and self-development, where your contributions will directly influence the innovation ecosystem in Spain. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Servicios

Permanent contract (Employer of Record basis)

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working conditions

23 vacation days/year

Commuting and remote work allowances

Dynamic environment valuing independence and self-development

Formación

• Proven leadership in a consultancy environment and passion for innovations.
• Extensive experience in grant writing and project management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of innovation consultants to create impact.
• Oversee team performance and implement strategies to meet targets.

Conocimientos

Team Leadership

Grant Writing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Educación

Master's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Join us in driving innovations and be part of our growth in Spain to help groundbreaking startups and researchers secure funding and bring their ideas to life. Engage with CEOs, university leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs working in cutting-edge fields.

As a Managing Consultant in Spain, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge innovations. Your expertise in crafting winning proposals, securing funding, and leading teams will help our clients bring their visionary projects to life.

At Catalyze, we strive to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world.

The development of disruptive innovations is a complex process, taking many years and requiring substantial funds. While many great relevant innovative ideas and technologies are emerging rapidly, it often proves difficult for academics and early-stage companies to translate lab results into market-ready solutions. Key questions include: “How to position the innovation in the market?”, “How to obtain funding for the next development step?”, “With whom can I collaborate to lift my innovation to the next level?”

Who we are

Catalyze is a leading consultancy company dedicated to driving the success of meaningful innovations in Life Sciences & Health, Green & Sustainable Innovations, and Industrial & Digital Tech. With over 20 years of experience in strategy and funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. Our clients include world-leading experts and entrepreneurial minds working on cutting-edge innovations, keeping us at the forefront of technological advancements and fostering a highly inspiring environment for growth.

Join us in accelerating positive global impact.

Spain Team

The Spain Team, established in 2024 and based in Barcelona (Sarria-Sant Gervasi), is a growing, dynamic unit. You will join a highly qualified team, including our Country Manager and an Innovation Consultant, collaborating closely with colleagues in the Netherlands to drive impact globally. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new division, where your contributions will directly influence business development in Spain’s Innovation ecosystem. We aim to establish a dedicated Spain consultancy team by the end of 2025.

MANAGING CONSULTANT

We are seeking applicants with fluency in both Spanish and English, and proven team leadership experience.

As a Managing Consultant, you will lead and develop a team of approximately six innovation consultants to create impact for our clients and society. You will serve as a role model in Innovation Consultancy at Catalyze and play a vital role in enhancing organizational performance. Your expertise will help expand Catalyze’s market presence in Spain, working closely with our Country Manager.

You should be capable of quickly identifying key challenges in our clients’ innovation development paths and defining projects that help overcome these challenges. You will leverage your expertise in innovation consultancy, maintain an active network of clients, and generate new business opportunities. As a team leader, you will optimize team performance and ensure high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership: Provide guidance to strengthen team cohesion and morale. Address escalations to maintain a productive environment.
2. Performance Management: Oversee team performance and financial results, implementing strategies to meet targets and improve productivity.
3. Planning and Resource Allocation: Strategically assign projects to optimize team output.
4. Personal Development and Engagement: Support team members’ professional growth and foster continuous learning.
5. Quality Assurance and Operational Oversight: Ensure project quality standards are met, oversee HR, contracts, invoicing, and planning processes.
6. Strategic Contribution: Align activities with Catalyze’s vision and mission, contributing to organizational improvement.
7. Client Support: Lead client assignments and contribute directly to project success, acting as a role model.
8. Account Management & Business Development: Maintain client networks, identify needs, and collaborate with the Spain Country Manager to grow our market presence.

Qualifications include proven leadership in a consultancy environment, passion for innovations in relevant fields, a relevant Master’s degree, extensive experience in grant writing and project management, strong understanding of Spanish grants, and excellent communication skills in Spanish and English. Candidates from outside Barcelona are welcome, with willingness to travel monthly.

What we offer :

• Permanent contract (Employer of Record basis)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working conditions
• 23 vacation days/year
• Commuting and remote work allowances
• Dynamic environment valuing independence and self-development