The Project Management Office (PMO) at IRIS provides business management services to support the award and implementation of public funded innovation R&D projects. This includes projects from many different international, national and regional funding schemes. Moreover, the PMO office coordinates the proposal development and leads the implementation phase of these projects and the technical teams involved.

IRIS work is committed to supporting the transition to the Industry 4.0 paradigm, the Circular Economy and the Bioeconomy by covering the following R&D areas:

• Application of optical (photonics) technologies and sensorization for real-time monitoring of production processes and quality control.

• Data Processing & Analytics for predictive modelling and process automation

• ICTs as a key enabler for Digitisation in Industry and Society.

Objectives

• Responsible for managing the implementation of ongoing R&D projects (including overall internal coordination, reporting and quality assurance)

• Responsible for drafting project plans, managing R&D teams, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and identifying, assessing and escalating issues as necessary.

• Responsible for proposal writing and coordination (including budget preparation and partner acquisition) to secure the funding of projects in the key business lines for the company.

• Responsible for building and maintaining a network of contacts and leveraging this network towards funding acquisition

• Working closely with the European Commission and partner organisations, providing a communication link between all collaborating organisations, stakeholders and end-users.

• Ensuring compliance with IRIS internal policies, procedures and standards.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Master Degree in Engineering/ICT with experience in Research and/or Industrial environments for at least 3 years

• A proven track record of proposals and bids for public funding (e.g. Horizon Europe, Tenders, etc.)

• A focus on R&D&I activities in the range of TRL5 to TRL8

• Interest on IT Tools, Digital Transformation, AI and Big Data

• Self-motivated creative and analytical thinkers that can build and maintain their own pipeline of proposals

• Team players with the ability to work independently and on their own initiative

• Leadership, good communication and organizational skills.

• Curiosity and lifelong learning

• Ability to work under pressure and respect strict deadlines.

• Fluency in English is a must (both written and spoken)

• Willingness to travel and adaptation to Working from Home as necessary.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Innovation Management (IPR and Exploitation)

• Experience in spec-gathering and communication among stakeholders.

• Familiarity with one or several Key Enabling Technologies (KETs).

• Established network of key contacts in research funding organizations, including National Contact Points and EU Project Officers, and extensive knowledge of EU Funding Programmes.

• Experience on defining impact assessment and Business Modelling for R&D Innovative Projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Working for an international, dynamic and growing company, in the top 5 Spanish SMEs in European Funding Schemes (H2020)

• Working with major European industries and research centres on leading edge technologies.

• A vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

• Access to benefits (transport and restaurant card) and group insurance scheme

• Competitive compensation package.

• Flexible schedule and working from home compatibility

• Fridays afternoon off