OpenEU Management Officer

European Commission; España; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading educational institution in Barcelona seeks a Project Management Officer to manage and coordinate a European project under Erasmus+. You will handle project budgets, ensure quality deliverables, and collaborate with international partners. Ideal candidates have a university degree, proven experience in project management, and excellent communication skills in English. The role offers a temporary full-time contract with the possibility of remote work.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

24 days of vacation

Training opportunities

Well-being benefits

Formación

• At least 3 years of experience in managing European projects.
• Proficiency in English and knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel for project events.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and track project expenditure and change management.
• Monitor project work plan and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with OpenEU policies and regulations.

Conocimientos

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Educación

University degree

Herramientas

Office management software

Descripción del empleo

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Organisation/Company Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 18 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38,5 Offer Starting Date 6 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Erasmus+ Reference Number 101177241 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

OpenEU, the pan-European open university, brings together eight leading European open and distance universities and two on-campus universities engaged in digital transformation to become the European Universities Initiative’s main asset for accessing, using, and exploring digital education knowledge and knowhow in the EHEA.

Harnessing the powers of digital technologies and representing over 368,000 non-traditional students and lifelong learners, OpenEU is propelled by its mission to establish the learner-centred, inclusive, digital and green European open university, widening access to higher education and lifelong learning to all, from anywhere.

With the support of the European Commission, under the Erasmus+ European Universities Programme, OpenEU is implementing a 4 year-project to establish the pillars of the first Open University at a European scale.

The UOC, as coordinator of the OpenEU Alliance, is responsible for the management and monitoring of the project, and it is looking for a Project Management Officer to join the OpenEU Secretariat, an institutionalised cooperation instrument created by the OpenEU consortium based at UOC for the 4 years of the project.

We are seeking to recruit an OpenEU Management Officer that will be under the direct supervision of the Open EU Secretary General and work in strong relation with the alliance coordinator and with all the partners of the OpenEU Alliance. The selected person will be responsible for the daily, effective, and efficient management of the project, including its technical and financial management, ensuring the quality of the project outputs and deliverables. Additionally, the selected person will support the other partners in the project management, coordinating the activities of a decentralized office that will include representatives from all project offices of the beneficiary entities.

The selected candidate will join the UOC and become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with significant international exposure, as her/his role will involve providing support to the European entities that are part of OpenEU.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Plan and track project expenditure and change management (budget management, technical support in project planning, feasibility analysis, budget redefinition if necessary, support in amendments, adjustments and responses to requirements, and assistance in preparing financial reports and internal audits).
• Monitor the project work plan, risk management, activity reporting, and contract management for both grant and consortium agreements, while reporting to the OpenEU Secretary General.
• Provide support to alliance beneficiaries on project management, project expenditure and reporting issues.
• Support all Work Packages to ensure that all the deliverables and outcomes meet OpenEU quality standards and the requirements of the European Commission.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the OpenEU Quality Assurance plan, the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) and the Ethical and Green Digital plan.
• Participate and organize consortium meetings.
• Ensure compliance with OpenEU policies as well as the European Commission's regulations and guidelines.
• Search, identify, analyze, and report on funding sources and calls for proposals aligned with the strategic directions identified in the project, contributing to the sustainability of the alliance.

The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary full-time contract linked to a project, until the 30th November 2028 with immediate incorporation expected.

The reference headquarters will be located at Rambla del Poblenou, 156, in Barcelona. You will also have the possibility of remote working, depending on organisational needs and the nature of the tasks. However, for legal reasons, it is essential to reside in Spain and hold a valid work permit.

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• University degree.
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in the management and coordination of European (Erasmus+, European framework programmes) proposals and projects.
• Knowledge of European & international education and R&I funding programs.
• Proficiency in office management software at an advanced level.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Organizational and time management skills (ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met).
• High level of initiative and resilience.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to participate in project events and meetings.

We also value…

• Specific training in the field of innovation and research management.
• Previous experience in the higher education environment.
• Knowledge Catalan, Spanish and/or any other language of the alliance.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Excellent

Additional Information

• You'll be joining an organization with an open working model that combines teleworking with working on site.
• You'll be working in an environment where everyone has equal opportunities and equal access to resources and people, regardless of their location or teleworking choices.
• You'll be provided with the computer equipment and ergonomic material you need to work both from home and on site at the UOC.
• You'll be able to pay less tax thanks to our flexible compensation plan.
• You'll have training possibilities to continue your professional development.
• You'll finish work early on Fridays.
• You'll have 24 days of vacation, 9 personal leave days and 4 UOC holidays.
• You'll be able to work reduced summer hours (35 hours a week), subject to organizational requirements.
• You'll have well-being benefits such as activities to look after your health, a medical service, a physiotherapy service and, if required, assessment and adaptation of your workplace.

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