EU Project Portfolio 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 EU Project Portfolio Manager at EIT Digital is responsible for coordinating identification of opportunities and acquisition, management, execution , internal monitoring and formal reporting EU-funded projects that drive digital innovation, education, and entrepreneurship across Europe. The EU Project Portfolio Manager directly manages a team of Project Leads and provides support to project owners within EIT Digital’s business units to optimize the project portfolio activities and effort.

She/he facilitates knowledge exchange within the organization with regards to projects, managing the portfolio of projects to meet EIT Digital strategic objectives and enables cross-cutting collaboration of EIT Digital’s Business Units.

She/he supervises project leads and owners in ensuring compliance with European Commission regulations, oversees budgeting, spending and reporting.

She/he facilitates collaboration between universities, research institutions, and industry partners, leveraging synergies among EU-funded projects in the portfolio and other strategic initiatives.

With strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, she/he plays a key role in advancing EIT Digital’s mission of fostering digital transformation.

• Oversee the portfolio of EU projects, ensuring alignment with EIT Digital’s strategic goals during the planning and execution.
• Coordinate the work of EU-project leads and project owners across EIT Digital’s business units
• Coordinate new project acquisition process to ensure high quality and strategic alignment. For selected opportunities, lead and ensure their acquisition and set up.
• Collaborate with EIT Digital regional teams, relevant partner and stakeholder organizations (universities, research institutions, corporate partners, EIT , EU agencies and DGs) to facilitate project success and knowledge exchange, improving EIT Digital’s overall positioning.
• Monitor the portfolio of project budgets, expenses, and financial reporting to ensure efficient resource allocation and compliance with grant conditions.
• Supervise the preparation and submission of progress reports, impact assessments, and project deliverables to funding agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects adhere to European Commission regulations, funding requirements, and reporting guidelines.

• At least 7 years of relevant experience. Experience in project management is a requirement.
• Experience with Horizon Europe grant management and EU funding rules and guidelines
• Experience working in fast paced environment and/or in an international organisation is an advantage.
• The candidate is to be proactive, service-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and motivated to drive continuous improvement based on sound analysis.
• Good communication and outstanding organisational skills, including logistics. Proficient in MS Office tools and applications as well as common virtual presence tools and technologies.

Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of other European language is highly desirable. 

Brussels or other EIT Digital office in EU27.

If you're passionate about digital transformation and want to contribute to Europe’s innovation leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and motivation letter to careers@eitdigital.eu outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Only applications with a motivation letter will be considered.

Internal applications are encouraged and will be given priority. EIT Digital is actively building a talent pool for future opportunities, so we welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.

At EIT Digital, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us in shaping Europe’s digital future!

Applications should be submitted before 5pm CET March 31st, 2025.