EU remote
Junior Project Manager ( M/F/H )
About this role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of several technical Research & Technology (R&T) and innovation projects for one of our clients. In this role, you will work closely with Project Leaders, technical teams and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring projects remain on track in terms of planning, budget, deliverables, risks and quality.
A key part of the role will be translating complex technical developments into clear actions, reports and project deliverables, while ensuring effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Several projects may involve public funding, contractual requirements, budgets and formal project deliverables. You will therefore play an important role in monitoring contractual and financial obligations and ensuring that project requirements are properly managed and fulfilled.
You will work closely with project leadership, engineers, other project managers and supporting functions such as Finance and Legal. Your Role & Responsibilities : Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables and budgets. Support Project Leaders in the structured execution of technical R&T and innovation projects. Monitor technical deliverables and translate complex technical developments into clear actions, reports and project documentation.
Manage project budgets, contracts, risks and financial reporting. Coordinate contractual and reporting obligations related to publicly funded projects. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance, Legal and Communications. Coordinate with external stakeholders, including industry partners, knowledge institutes, universities and governmental organisations. Maintain project documentation, progress reports, risk registers and KPIs.
Facilitate workshops and project meetings using appropriate methodologies such as Lean, Agile, Scrum or Design Thinking. Support the preparation of project proposals for national and EU-funded R&T and innovation projects. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, governance and ways of working. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.