Project manager

Do you enjoy taking on challenges, creating and managing inspiring projects? Look no further!

For our client, a major player in the cardiology sector, we are looking for an EU Project Manager.

As an EU – Project Manager, your responsibilities will be diverse

Management and implementation of European projects

• Ensure the daily implementation of EU?funded projects, in full compliance with the budget, work plan, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the execution of activities, coordinate work packages and supervise partners’ contributions.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, prepare progress reports and support the Principal Investigator with technical reporting.
• Draft deliverables, minutes, presentations, reports and technical documentation.

Consortium coordination and stakeholder relations

• Maintain regular communication with partners, the consortium, ESC bodies and external stakeholders.
• Organise monthly meetings, coordination calls, events and project gatherings, in collaboration with the administrative officer.
• Identify collaboration opportunities to strengthen scientific impact and strategic partnerships.
• Support ESC leadership, volunteers and Principal Investigators throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Communication, dissemination and visibility

• Develop and implement dissemination and communication strategies.
• Design and distribute communication materials (newsletters, bulletins, social media, press, website).
• Plan and facilitate workshops, events and dissemination activities.
• Manage and update the project website, databases, newsletters and mailing lists.

Development of new project proposals

• Identify relevant funding opportunities (Horizon Europe, EU4Health…).
• Analyse calls, build consortia, coordinate the drafting and submission of competitive proposals.
• Ensure the involvement of ESC Associations, Councils and Working Groups in project design.
• Oversee the full lifecycle management of awarded projects.

Do you have the following skills, knowledge and qualities? Then look no further!

Technical skills and experience

• Excellent command of English (mandatory!) and French.
• Solid experience (minimum 5 years) in managing European projects (H2020, Horizon Europe, EU4Health).
• Strong knowledge of EU procedures: call analysis, consortium building, proposal writing, budgeting, submission and post?award management.
• Proven experience in coordinating work packages, managing partners and leading international consortia.
• Knowledge of EU health policies, cardiovascular diseases, data science, digital health and emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., AI Act).
• Experience in communication and dissemination (web, social media, newsletters, press).
• Strong proficiency in IT tools (MS Office, website management, online conferencing platforms).

Behavioural skills

• Autonomy, proactivity, results?oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and work in complex, international environments.
• Collaborative mindset, adaptability and solution?oriented attitude.
• Ability to understand strategic objectives and translate them into operational actions.

Education and background

• Master’s degree in European studies, political science, international relations, public health, health policy, project management or related fields.
• Experience in roles such as: EU Project Officer, EU Project Manager, Research Project Coordinator, Programme/Project Officer, Communication & Dissemination Officer, Programmes Advisor, EU Funding Manager.