R&D & Innovation Program Manager (EU Funding)

Cidaut Deutschland GmbH; Boecillo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cidaut Deutschland GmbH in Boecillo, Valladolid, seeks a professional to lead internal and external innovation management within our R&D framework. The role focuses on organizing activities, documenting ideas, and driving strategic innovation projects across the organization.

You will manage public funding calls (CDTI, AEI, Horizon Europe, LIFE, INTERREG), coordinate partners, and prepare proposals, financial reports, and contracts while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or Science is required.
• Extensive experience with project planning and management.
• Knowledge of innovation management and public funding opportunities (CDTI, AEI, Horizon Europe, LIFE, INTERREG).
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities related to innovation management.
• Formalize R&D ideas into project documentation.
• Conduct business innovation diagnostics.
• Manage public funding calls for proposals and associated administration and monitoring.
• Coordinate commercialization of the Center's innovative capabilities.
• Conduct technological and competitive intelligence diagnostics.
• Prepare proposals, financial reports, and maintain relationships with officers.
• Represent at project meetings and coordinate partners.
• Search for funding sources in Europe and negotiate agreements and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with community regulations and respond to audits.

Skills

Project management

Innovation management

Public funding knowledge

English fluency

Education

PhD in Engineering or Science

Job description

Cidaut Deutschland GmbH in Boecillo, Valladolid, seeks a professional to lead internal and external innovation management within our R&D framework. The role focuses on organizing activities, documenting ideas, and driving strategic innovation projects across the organization.

You will manage public funding calls (CDTI, AEI, Horizon Europe, LIFE, INTERREG), coordinate partners, and prepare proposals, financial reports, and contracts while ensuring regulatory compliance.