R&D Project Manager

Iris Technology Solutions; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IRIS Technology Solutions seeks an R&D Project Manager to lead high-impact R&D projects across Europe. This role requires a Master's degree and experience in R&D environments, focusing on innovation and collaboration. Join a dynamic team that's driving advancements in photonics and AI, with a commitment to sustainability.

Servicios

Employee benefits (transportation, meal, kindergarten card)

Group insurance

Flexible work hours

Remote-friendly culture

Continuous learning opportunities

Formación

• At least 3 years of experience in R&D environments.
• Experience with Horizon Europe funding is a strong plus.
• Excellent spoken and written English; Spanish is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of R&D projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Contribute to proposal writing and funding opportunities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Networking

Innovation Management

Educación

Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering or related field

PhD in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

IRIS Technology Solutions is a deep tech advanced engineering company, specialised in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge real-time process monitoring and control solutions based on Photonics and AI. As a leading player (ranked Top 5 among Spanish SMEs) in the European Innovation Ecosystem, IRIS is active in a strong portfolio of high-impact R&D projects funded by competitive public programs that drive industrial digitisation, sustainability, and the circular economy, in collaboration with leading industries, universities and research institutes across Europe.

Our Project Management Office (PMO) is currently seeking a highly motivated and proactive R&D Project Manager to join our growing team.

Your Role as R&D Project Manager

You will be a key member of a passionate group of project leaders delivering complex, high-value European and national R&D and innovation projects across a range of industrial domains. This role combines strategic coordination with hands-on delivery, making it an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments at the cutting edge of science and technology. The successful candidate will also play a strategic role in the growth of our innovation portfolio, through the strategic development of competitive project proposals.

Key Responsibilities in Project Management

• Lead the internal planning, execution, and reporting of ongoing R&D projects, primarily under Horizon Europe and national funding schemes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and cross-functional internal teams and external partners (industry, academia, research).
• Facilitate and ensure timely delivery of project milestones, technical deliverables (ensuring high standards of quality), and financial reports, effectively monitoring status of project risks, and ensuring compliance with internal and contractual requirements.
• Lead communication between IRIS, the European Commission (or other funding bodies), project partners, industrial end-users, and external stakeholders.
• Represent IRIS at project meetings, reviews, and external events.

Key Responsibilities in Proposal Writing

• Identify and analyse suitable funding opportunities (e.g., Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, national calls) and promote IRIS's capabilities and project ideas at brokerage events, info days, and innovation forums to build strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate the end-to-end proposal development process : from concept creation to submission.
• Contribute to the writing of technical and administrative sections of proposals, ensuring clarity, coherence, and compliance with call requirements.
• Prepare budgets, gather partner contributions, and align consortium roles and responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Work at a fast-growing, international company at the forefront of innovation in Europe at the intersection of advanced technology, science, and societal impact
• Collaborate with top European industries and research centres and contribute to some of Europe’s most relevant R&D efforts in photonics, AI, sustainability, and circularity.
• Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary, and multicultural team.
• Enjoy employee benefits (transportation, meal, and kindergarten card) and group insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible work hours, remote-friendly culture, and Friday afternoons off.
• Continuous learning and real opportunities for professional growth, as well as opportunities to grow your expertise in innovation strategy, proposal design, and project execution.

Requirements : Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering or related scientific / technical field (PhD is a plus).
• At least 3 years of experience in research and / or industrial R&D environments- with a passion for science, technology and innovation).
• Understanding of innovation funding logic, proposal evaluation criteria, and capable of synthesising complex technical content into compelling narratives (demonstrated experience in Horizon Europe and / or proposal writing is a strong plus).
• Organised, self-driven, proactive, results-oriented professional and flexible team player with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, communication, networking, and interpersonal skills for engaging with cross-national partners, stakeholders and funding bodies.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English; Spanish is an asset.
• Willingness to travel and work in hybrid or remote settings as needed.
• The following skills and experience will be considered as valuable assets : knowledge of innovation management (IPR, exploitation, business models); Network of contacts in European innovation ecosystem, including funding bodies (NCPs, EU project officers, etc.); understanding of defining impact pathways and business exploitation plans for R&D and innovation initiatives.

Interested?

If you're ready to make a difference in impactful European R&D and help shape the future of innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the team at IRIS.

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