EIT Programme Manager

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.

We embody the future of innovation by mobilizing a pan-European multi-stakeholder open-innovation ecosystem of top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities, and research institutes, where students, researchers, engineers, business developers and investors address the technology, talent, skills, business and capital needs of digital entrepreneurship.

We build the next generation of digital ventures, digital products and services, and breed digital entrepreneurial talent, helping business and entrepreneurs to be at the frontier of digital innovation by providing them with technology, talent, and growth support.

The EIT Programme Manager will be responsible to drive the main processes linked to the EIT Grant for EIT Digital. She/He orchestrates the processes by liaising with all relevant stakeholders with the goal of ensuring a timely and high-quality implementation.

• Drive the main processes related to the EIT-funded EIT Digital Business plan (BP submission, amendment and reporting)
• Coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of EIT-funded activities and the fulfilment of contractual obligations, ensure timely monitoring and reporting on overall progress, budget, and performance
• Guide activity partners in the preparation and timely delivery of deliverables and KPIs to EIT Digital, and ensuring their quality
• Implement processes and tools (including IT tools) that support EIT Digital have full overview of activities progress and performance
• Data analysis and information management that supports (i) portfolio management and communication, both internally and to stakeholders, and (ii) internal performance management at organisational level
• Ensure the technical and financial consistency of activities to be funded
• Act as one of the main contact points with the funding agency
• Ensure seamless procedures between the Operations teams (PMO, Finance, Legal, IT) and other areas of the organisation (Business Areas)

• Postgraduate, STEM preferred or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience; proven work experience in grant management implementing projects funded by different Programmes of the European Commission, such as Horizon 2020/Europe, Digital Europe, ERASMUS+, COSME, etc.
• At least 5 years’ experience of project portfolio management and project/programme operations
• Previous experience in managing EIT Grants is considered a strong asset
• Independent, proactive, and results-oriented, with excellent attention to detail, able to understand organization goals and strategies.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of projects administrative and financial aspects
• Proven capability to lead the adaptation of IT Tools to support project management activity

Excellent command of English is required. Additional EU languages are considered an asset.

This is a full-time position. Employment is at one of the EIT Digital European offices. Applicant may be required for occasional travel to other EIT Digital European offices.

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 23:59pm CET on Sunday 5 January 2025.
The applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted.

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 above criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.