Project Management Officer – North in Movement – Regional Smart Specialisation Platform

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading international research lab in Braga, Portugal, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Norte em Movimento project. This role demands a PhD in relevant fields and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will coordinate partners, manage project milestones, and engage with stakeholders, while demonstrating proficiency in both Portuguese and English. They offer a competitive salary and various benefits, including private health insurance and relocation support.

Serviços

Competitive salary

Tax benefits

Private health insurance

Family allowances

Free nursery service

Support for education fees

Relocation support

30 working days annual leave

Qualificações

• Experience in project management and implementation of funded projects.
• Experience in organizing events and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in both Portuguese and English.

Responsabilidades

• Manage overall implementation of the Norte em Movimento project.
• Monitor technical and financial progress.
• Ensure effective communication between partners.

Conhecimentos

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Independence

Formação académica

PhD in Social Sciences, Communication or related fields

Ferramentas

Project Management Software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Project Manager – North in Movement – Regional Smart Specialisation Platform

Job Reference: Ref.60.25.301

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Business and Strategic Relations

Supervisor: Mariana Fernandes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 26 months

Open Date for Applications: October 27th, 2025

Closing Date for Applications: November 16th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #ProjectManagement #Communication #CollaborativeGovernance #MonitoringAndEvaluation #StakeholderEngagement

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager to work under the project “Norte em Movimento – Rumo à Sustentabilidade Energética”, financed by NORTE 2030, aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Regional Specialisation Platform for Sustainable Mobility and Energy Transition, enhancing the governance model of S3 NORTE 2027. Through coordination, capacity building, development of smart specialisation value chains, and skills upgrading, it seeks to position the North as a European leader in innovation.

Job Duties

• Manage the overall implementation of the Norte em Movimento project, ensuring the achievement of objectives, milestones, and performance indicators;
• Monitor technical and financial progress and prepare progress and final reports;
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between all partners and the CCDR-N;
• Implement and oversee reporting mechanisms and monitoring dashboards;
• Coordinate the organization of thematic workshops, discovery and innovation events, and stakeholder engagement activities;
• Identify operational and strategic risks and propose mitigation measures;
• Promote dissemination of project outcomes and best practices through events, publications, and digital channels.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Social Sciences, Communication or related fields.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Experience in project management and implementation of funded (national or European) projects;
• Experience in organising events, workshops, or meetings, including logistical planning and stakeholder engagement;
• Good computer literacy and skills;
• Portuguese proficiency (written and verbal), since the project is developed in collaboration with multiple local stakeholders;
• English proficiency (written and verbal), as all documentation will be prepared in English and for participation in meetings with international partners.

Personal Skills

• “Hands‑on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowance(s) (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

• a) Cover letter;
• b) Curriculum Vitae;
• c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas;
• d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non‑Portuguese higher education institutions). * The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non‑Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en.

Online application instructions:

1. The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;
2. The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
3. The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works

A. Applications eligibility check: This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment: The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s): The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite. The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination: The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.