Ecosystem Lead for Southern Europe
based in Bolzano, Italy

At EIT Digital we believe in making and shaping a competitive digital Europe that is inclusive, fair and sustainable and aim at global impact through European innovation fueled by entrepreneurial talent and digital technology.

The Ecosystem Lead supports their Regional Director in the development, impact and sustainability of the ecosystem partnership, as well as the Innovation and Education activities of ecosystem partners. This includes supporting recruitment, retention, engagement of EIT Digital partners and interaction with authorities to evolve the ecosystem and strengthen the EIT Digital footprint. The Ecosystem Lead supports the ecosystem partners and specifically NOI, EIT Digital events, monitors and ensures operational excellence of innovation and education activities.

The Ecosystem Lead reports to the Regional Director of their region.

• support the ecosystem partnership development in collaboration with the Director
  - through acquisition and retention of partners,
  - through recruitment of students for the EIT Digital Education activities and
  - through engagement of partnership in the EIT Digital Innovation activities.
• focus on the EIT Digital ecosystem in the country/region of responsibility;
• support the ecosystem partners, and particularly NOI Techpark’s ecosystem, in accessing opportunities provided by EIT Digital and its Network;
• by acting as the liaison between the local ecosystem and the pan-European ecosystem of EIT Digital, the territorial scope of the activities to be carried out by the Ecosystem Lead may not be limited to the country or region where he/she will perform his/her daily activities but could be extended to other countries or regions;
• lead the new grant and income acquisition via EU/National/Regional grant proposals and commercial tenders;
• lead operational aspects of the EIT Digital Innovation and Education activities in close collaboration with the Director and EIT Digital’s innovation and education Leads;
• manage EIT Digital events;
• supervise and execute administrative, financial reporting, and logistical processes.

• EU citizenship;
• good understanding of Digital Technologies and trends;
• at least 3 years’ experience in operational management role in R&D or innovation organization;
• articulate and confident.

Fluent Italian (or German) and English is required. Additional EU languages is an asset.

The preferred location for the position is Bolzano, at NOI Techpark. Applicant may be required for occasional travel to other European Co-Location Centers.

Full time position

Please mail a resume and motivation letter to careers@eitdigital.eu outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

Applications should be submitted before 11:59pm CET on Friday 9 August 2024.

EIT Digital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong digital Europe that works for everyone it is vital that we have diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience in the sector. Therefore, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the below criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.