Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is recruiting an EU Projects Manager to support smartEn engagement in (existing and new) EU funded projects.
We are the European business association of the Flexible Demand Management Industry, representing over 100 companies offering innovative solutions to transform consumers from passive to active energy players and contribute to the cost-effective decarbonisation by unleashing their demand-side flexibility.
A few years ago, we started our involvement in EU funded projects and the growing importance of this workstream requires an expanded professional support. Reporting to smartEn Executive Director, the position will manage the execution of smartEn projects, particularly those financed under Horizon Europe, LIFE, and CEF Digital.
Main responsibilities
- Monitor upcoming EU funded call-for-tenders and identify opportunities for smartEn and its members which needs to be highlighted during dedicated EU projects workshops twice per year.
- Lead the drafting of EU project proposals, in cooperation with project coordinators.
- Manage financial reporting and budget allocations together with our accountants and relevant team members.
- Manage financial and administrative reporting toward the EU Commission.
- Coordinate and contribute to all relevant deliverables related to EU projects smartEn is part of, in cooperation with team members and consortium partners. Update and manage the EU projects management tools, Gantt chart, Excel reporting, mural links.
- Represent smartEn during EU projects consortia meetings, both prospective and existing.
- Manage a Junior EU Projects Officer.
Desired skills and experience
- A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in European studies, law, energy economics, engineering, or similar.
- At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in EU funded projects, ideally in a European business organisation or in the private sector.
- Understanding of the energy sector is mandatory, electricity markets and the role of active consumers is a plus.
- Excellent EU project management skills, including organisational and time-management skills.
- Analytical, attentive to details, curious, pragmatic, and flexible attitude.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required, other European languages are an asset.
- High motivation in playing an active part in the clean and digital transition.
- European citizenship/EU working permit is necessary.
What we offer
- A meaningful job in a dynamic, rapidly growing and innovative organisation, with an impressive track record of achievements in different fields.
- A highly motivated and cooperative team, interaction with an engaged membership.
- A full-time contract with a gross annual salary up to 65K, with benefits based on experience.
- This position offers teleworking two days a week (Monday and Friday), with the remaining days spent in the office.
- Possibility for professional growth. Room for creativity and initiative!
Application Information
smartEn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team. Please apply ASAP with a CV and motivation letter to [email protected] as soon as possible.
Please quote “Application EU Projects Manager” as a subject of your e-mail.
We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews. We thank you for your understanding.
