Project Manager - European Grants

Role

Fondazione Chips-IT is looking, for its Pavia office, for a "Project Manager, European Grants" to become part of a dynamic team with extensive international experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth of the circuit design and microelectronics sector in Italy. As a key contributor, you will be instrumental in managing our portfolio of EU -funded projects and insure their timely and effective execution.

Special provisions

• The position is a fixed-term contract for 3 years, linked to running projects.
• For applying to this position, a motivational letter must be attached to the resume

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the definition of the projects before submission by contributing to their detailed planning, defining work plans, deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Support the negotiation and finalization of grant agreements with funding agencies and consortium partners together with the director of International Relations and Partnerships and the Legal department.
• Organize and facilitate project kick-off meetings.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of assigned project/s, ensuring timely and cost effective execution of activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication and collaboration among consortium partners (internal and external).
• Monitor project progress against objectives, identifying and addressing potential deviations or risks.
• Manage project reporting and documentation ensuring efficient information flow.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and steering committee sessions.
• Collaborate to the financial management of the project together with the Finance group.
• Oversee the planning and execution of dissemination and communication activities as per project agreements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks (technical, financial, legal, operational) that could impact project success.
• Provide internal training and guidance to project teams on grant management procedures and compliance.
• Participate to project meetings and reviews in relation to the CHIPS-IT’s role and responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, European Studies, or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in managing EU-funded projects (e.G., Horizon Europe, Chips JU, H2020,…), covering the full project management from proposal Kick off to final reporting. Experience with financial reporting will be a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of EU funding programs administrative, legal, and financial rules and procedures (e.G., Grant Agreement, reporting guidelines).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.G., Gantt charts, risk registers, collaboration platforms).
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (C1/C2 level).
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively coordinating diverse, multicultural teams.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Quality Assurance, committed to ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with dissemination and exploitation activities for research outcomes.
• Teamwork, capacity to work collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal.
• Time Management, the skill of prioritizing tasks and using time efficiently to meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• Meal vouchers
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
• International environment
• Hybrid work policy
• Tax deductions :
  Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years

About Fondazione Chips-IT

The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor-based Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Fondazione Chips-IT, is a national research center under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry.

The Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.

Missions of the Foundation:

• promote the design and development of integrated circuits
• strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
• ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field

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