PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO) MANAGER

Iris Technology Solutions; Cornellà de Llobregat; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading advanced engineering company in Cornellà de Llobregat seeks a PMO Manager to join its team. The role involves optimizing project management systems, leading project managers, and driving participation in European funding programs. Ideal candidates should have a strong knowledge of Horizon Europe, excellent leadership skills, and a technical background. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. This is a strategic opportunity within a prominent deep-tech SME.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of Horizon Europe funding programs.
• Previous experience in a PMO role is preferred.
• Excellent team leadership and proven management experience.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Established positioning within the European innovation ecosystem is a plus.
• Knowledge of Spanish funding mechanisms is beneficial.
• Understanding of financial and contractual aspects of EC Grant Agreements.
• Residence in Barcelona or surrounding areas is required.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and optimize project management systems.
• Lead PMO Officers and ensure coordination of R&D projects.
• Drive participation in Horizon Europe and national proposals.
• Cooperate with the Innovation Unit for alignment with the Innovation Roadmap.
• Manage relationships with collaborators across Europe.
• Represent the company in front of funding bodies.
• Report on project portfolio and proposal pipeline to senior management.

Conocimientos

Strong knowledge of European funded programmes

Team leadership

Results-oriented

Networking skills

Understanding of financial aspects

Proposal development process

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Educación

Master’s degree with technical or scientific background

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking to appoint a PMO Manager to join our PMO team.

IRIS is an advanced engineering company specialised in real-time process monitoring and Industrial AI, delivering photonics-based and digital solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-based, circular economy and recycling sectors. We combine spectroscopy, imaging, multimodal sensing, surface metrology and IoT with machine learning, edge computing and digital platforms. Our work also extends into biotechnology and life-science analytics.

IRIS has a long track record in European, national and regional R&D programmes, alongside B2B research contracts and an active internal innovation roadmap that drives new technologies, strengthens our product portfolio and builds IP.

The PMO Manager will implement and optimise the systems used to manage our project portfolio, lead the PMO Officers (Project Managers), and ensure best practice in the management and coordination of collaborative R&D and innovation projects. You will also coordinate with implementation and development team managers to support effective delivery across active projects.

The role also includes driving our participation and leadership in proposals for upcoming Horizon Europe calls, National programmes (Misiones, etc.), and other initiatives (Interreg, Eurostars, etc.), ensuring a strong proposal pipeline and supporting consistently high-quality submissions. You will cooperate with the internal Innovation Unit to ensure alignment with the company’s Innovation Roadmap.

The PMO Manager will ensure high standards in project management procedures across the PMO team, including contractual and financial processes (with support from the Financial and Administrative Department), within a culture of continuous improvement. You will have the ability to understand technical and scientific documentation related to R&D projects, as well as manage official procedures related to calls for proposals, grant agreements, audits and certifications. As leader of the PMO, you will manage, guide and advise the team, coordinate internal communications, and strengthen expertise within the team.

You will work closely with the Innovation Unit to identify suitable call topics linked to the company’s product and innovation roadmap, driving forward funding opportunities and maintaining a healthy proposal pipeline across EU and national framework. You will manage relationships with collaborators across Europe and build new cooperations within the European R&D and innovation ecosystem. You will represent IRIS in front of funding bodies (European Commission, Accio, CDTI, etc.).

You will report directly to the Deputy Director and engage frequently with Senior Management on the project portfolio and proposal pipeline.

This is a significant career opportunity for an experienced, well-networked professional interested in a high-profile role within a leading deep-tech SME PMO.

Requirements :

• Strong knowledge of European funded programmes (Horizon Europe) is essential; previous experience in a similar role is highly valued.
• Excellent team leadership and proven team management experience.
• Results-oriented, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent networking skills (established positioning within the European innovation ecosystem is highly valued).
• Knowledge of Spanish national and regional funding is valued.
• Proven experience and understanding of the proposal development process.
• Understanding of financial and contractual aspects of EC Grant Agreements.
• Master’s degree level with a technical or scientific background.
• Residence in Barcelona or surrounding areas.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Note : References are required.