I&M R&D Project Manager

Posting Date: 27 May 2026

Location: Genova, IT, 16129

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Junior

R&D Project Manager - Infrastructure & Mobility

RINA is recruiting for an R&D Project Manager to join its Genoa office within the Innovation Proposal & Project Management Division.

Mission

As an R&D Project Manager working on European‑funded Research and Development (R&D) projects, your primary responsibility is to oversee both proposal development and project management, from initial concept and submission through to execution and final delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Scouting and Analysis: Collaborate with senior consultants and teams to research and identify European‑funded R&D opportunities in the engineering sector. Analyse project requirements, eligibility criteria and funding structures to assess feasibility.
• Consortium Building Support: Identify and outreach to potential partners, including research institutions, industry players and other stakeholders. Coordinate activities to establish project consortia that bring together complementary expertise.
• Proposal Development Assistance: Work alongside senior consultants and partners to develop project proposals for submission to European funding agencies. Ensure alignment with technical, financial and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management: Develop and oversee project plans, ensuring alignment with scope, objectives and funding requirements. Manage resources, budgets and compliance, optimising efficiency and financial control. Lead interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and innovation. Identify and mitigate risks to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between the organisation, consortium members and relevant stakeholders. Contribute to relationship‑building efforts to enhance collaboration and project success.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations related to European funding. Prepare progress reports for funding agencies and internal management in coordination with the RINA R&D Financial Manager.
• Risk Mitigation Assistance: Identify potential risks affecting R&D projects and communicate them proactively. Support mitigation strategies and address deviations in project budgets and timelines.

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Infrastructure and Transport Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline relevant to built, infrastructural or natural assets.
• PhD or 1–2 years of experience in the preparation and management of European and international R&D projects and proposals.
• Experience in resilience to multi‑hazard exposure of built and hybrid assets.
• Experience in sustainable mobility and logistics systems (preferred).
• Fluent English (required).
• Good level of Italian (preferred).

Core Competencies

• Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• Foresight & Insight – context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• Personal Empowerment – ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• Interpersonal Influence – skills and strategies used to interact effectively with others.
• Domain & Business Acumen – applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within the area of expertise.

RINA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are compliant with the Italian Law n. 68/99.