Company Description
ReadLab is a Greece-based research and development organisation dedicated to international cooperation and global development that aims to generate positive social and sustainable impact through innovation. Our multidisciplinary team consists of highly specialised professionals in engineering, information technology, education, and social and political sciences. We deliver high-quality research, training, and IT services to local, national, European, and international levels, adapting a human-centred approach and aiming to promote sustainable development and growth.
Summary
To reinforce our team, ReadLab is opening an EU Projects Manager position. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of EU-funded projects and actively contribute to preparing new project proposals. Our portfolio of activities allows us to match the job position to the respective experience and background of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities
- Manage and implement the Work Packages (WPs), tasks, and deliverables assigned to ReadLab, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery.
- Prepare high-quality reports on project deliverables.
- Cultivate strong partnerships through effective collaboration with project partners.
- Represent ReadLab in project meetings and events, preparing and delivering presentations as required.
- Track progress against project objectives to achieve full completion as per the project work plan.
- Design and implement effective quality assurance systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of project implementation.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive and cost-effective project dissemination and communication strategies, reaching out to all project stakeholders.
- Be responsible for designated project budgets, including monitoring expenditures against budget lines and ensuring funds are appropriately utilised in meeting project objectives.
- Work closely with ReadLab’s Finance and IT departments to ensure adequate support for project delivery.
- Write EU project proposals, mainly Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, Horizon Europe, including scientific excellence, societal impact, methodology, Work-Packages, deliverables, and budgeting.
- Conceptualisation, visualisation and iterative challenging of new project ideas.
Qualifications
- Academic background in Social Sciences, Engineering, IT, Economics or another relevant field with a Bachelor’s and/or a Master’s degree. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is considered an asset.
- Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in project management and implementation of EU-funded projects.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of EU policy and decisions about education, social issues, technology, environment, territorial cooperation, etc.
- Exceptional ability to produce persuasive and concise written material, effectively conveying innovative concepts.
- Responsibility, consistency and adherence to deadlines.
- Administrative, organisational and communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
- Intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work on own initiative.
- A drive to achieve quality in all aspects of the role.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral (C2 level)).
How to apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples to [email protected], including the job position title “EU Projects Manager” in the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
At ReadLab, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.