R&D&i Project Manager (d/f/m)

We are looking to hire a professional for the Project Management Department. Candidates must have previous experience in drafting R&D&I project proposals for public funding calls. - Integration into a dedicated working group for each project, sharing responsibilities with a Principal Investigator (responsible for the technical aspects) and an Administrative Project Manager (responsible for administrative matters). - End-to-end project management throughout the entire project lifecycle. - Identification and acquisition of clients/partners. - Commercial activities, including visits to pre-identified clients. Involvement in commercial campaigns promoting R&D&I funding instruments. - Compliance with AIMPLAS internal procedures related to UNE 166002 certification. - Presentation of projects to clients and public funding bodies. - Drafting and/or supervision of project proposals. - Governance of projects during both proposal and execution phases: ensuring compliance with commitments made to clients and project partners. - Project closure and supervision of technical and financial reporting. - Monitoring project expenditures (working within the AIMPLAS ERP system). - Identification of exploitable R&D&I results and their transfer to companies. - Management of privately funded industrial projects.The successful candidate will report to the Project Management Directorate and to the managers of national and international projects. Operationally, they will be assigned to a working team led by a coordinator. We are seeking one candidate, preferably with previous experience or strong capabilities in the management of R&D&I projects. - Desired experience: Experience with the main public funding instruments is required, including: - - European Commission programmes (Framework Programmes, LIFE, etc.) - Spanish General State Administration funding schemes (CDTI and Ministries) - Valencian Regional Government funding bodies (IVACE, AVI, and others) - - Experience using public funding management platforms will be highly valued, including: - Funding & Tenders Portal - eProposal (European Commission) - Facilita (Government of Spain) - CDTI platforms - IVACE and AVI platforms (Generalitat Valenciana), among others - Desired qualifications: - An official or officially recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required. - Strong oral and written communication skills in Spanish. - Excellent spoken and written English is essential. - Knowledge of UNE 166002 standard. - Required competencies: - Motivation for personal and professional growth. - Teamwork skills. - Ability to foster a positive working environment. - Innovation capability. - Commitment. - Flexibility and versatility. - Leadership and autonomy. - Proactivity. - Goal-oriented mindset aligned with the achievement of annual objectives. - Organisational skills. - Technical competencies: The following will be highly valued: - Experience across the full lifecycle of R&D&I projects. - Commercial skills, including management of an annual company visit plan. - Experience leading projects involving large consortia. - Knowledge of ERP systems such as Navision or Business Central. - IT skills: minimum required level is intermediate.