Junior Grants & Project Manager for Funded Projects

Novac; Piumazzo; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading deep-tech company in Italy is seeking a motivated Junior Grants & Project Manager to support growth through international funded projects. The ideal candidate will have an MSc or PhD in relevant fields, proven experience in project management, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include securing funding opportunities, managing project obligations, and representing the company globally. This role offers opportunities to work with international partners in advanced energy storage and to grow into senior roles.

Servizi

Dynamic and innovative work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Collaboration with international partners

Competenze

• MSc or PhD preferred in Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in grants, funded research programs, or project management roles.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

Mansioni

• Identify and secure new funding opportunities.
• Represent the company at international events and consortium-building initiatives.
• Manage ongoing funded projects, including planning and reporting.

Conoscenze

Project management

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team coordination

Proposal writing

Formazione

MSc or PhD in Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Junior Grants & Project Manager for Funded Projects

Novac is a deep‑tech company developing next‑generation pouch‑format supercapacitors for automotive, aerospace, industrial, grid and intralogistics applications. As we expand globally and accelerate our R&D roadmap, we are looking for a motivated Grants & Project Manager to support our growth through international funded projects and strategic partnerships.

About Novac

Novac is a deep‑tech company developing next‑generation pouch‑format supercapacitors for automotive, aerospace, industrial, grid and intralogistics applications. As we expand globally and accelerate our R&D roadmap, we are looking for a motivated Grants & Project Manager to support our growth through international funded projects and strategic partnerships.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven Grants & Project Manager with a strong technical background, preferably in materials science, electrical engineering, or related fields, to lead Novac’s activities in funded R&D programs. The role combines proposal writing, international collaboration building, and project management across EU, national, and international frameworks. This is a strategic position at the intersection of technology development, fundraising, and external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new funding opportunities (EU, national, international, ESA, Horizon Europe, national calls, etc.).
• Represent Novac at international events, brokerage sessions, B2B meetings, and consortium‑building initiatives worldwide.
• Build strong collaborations with research centers, universities, corporates, and industrial partners.
• Lead the writing and submission of proposals for R&D and innovation projects.
• Manage ongoing funded projects, including planning, milestones tracking, reporting of activities, and financial/expense monitoring.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, R&D, and administrative teams to ensure timely and compliant execution of all project obligations.
• Support strategic decisions related to technology development and market alignment within funded programs.

Required Qualifications

• MSc or PhD preferred in Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in grants, funded research programs, or project management roles.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Ability and readiness to travel worldwide for events, consortium meetings, and project‑related activities.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in batteries, supercapacitors, or energy‑storage technologies.
• Additional languages beyond English.
• Previous involvement in Horizon Europe, ESA, EIC, national calls, regional innovation programs, or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of industrial R&D processes and TRL‑driven development.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, innovative environment at the forefront of advanced energy storage.
• Opportunities to work with leading international partners in aerospace, automotive, industrial, and mobility sectors.
• Growth paths into senior roles in project management, funding strategy, or business development.
• A young, fast‑scaling company where your impact will be tangible.

If you are excited by the idea of shaping the future of energy storage through international collaboration and advanced R&D, we would love to hear from you.

Location

Greater Modena Metropolitan Area – Modena, Emilia‑Romagna, Italy

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Climate Technology Product Manufacturing