Role
Fondazione Chips-IT is looking, for its Pavia office, for a "Project Manager, European Grants" to become part of a dynamic team with extensive international experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth of the circuit design and microelectronics sector in Italy. As a key contributor, you will be instrumental in managing our portfolio of EU -funded projects and insure their timely and effective execution.
Special provisions
* The position is a fixed-term contract for 3 years, linked to running projects.
* For applying to this position, a motivational letter must be attached to the resume
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the definition of the projects before submission by contributing to their detailed planning, defining work plans, deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation.
* Support the negotiation and finalization of grant agreements with funding agencies and consortium partners together with the director of International Relations and Partnerships and the Legal department.
* Organize and facilitate project kick-off meetings.
* Oversee the day-to-day operational management of assigned project/s, ensuring timely and cost effective execution of activities.
* Coordinate and facilitate communication and collaboration among consortium partners (internal and external).
* Monitor project progress against objectives, identifying and addressing potential deviations or risks.
* Manage project reporting and documentation ensuring efficient information flow.
* Facilitate regular project meetings and steering committee sessions.
* Collaborate to the financial management of the project together with the Finance group.
* Oversee the planning and execution of dissemination and communication activities as per project agreements.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks (technical, financial, legal, operational) that could impact project success.
* Provide internal training and guidance to project teams on grant management procedures and compliance.
* Participate to project meetings and reviews in relation to the CHIPS-IT’s role and responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, European Studies, or similar.
* Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in managing EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, Chips JU, H2020,…), covering the full project management from proposal Kick off to final reporting. Experience with financial reporting will be a plus.
* In-depth knowledge of EU funding programs administrative, legal, and financial rules and procedures (e.g., Grant Agreement, reporting guidelines).
* Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, risk registers, collaboration platforms).
* Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (C1/C2 level).
* Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with acute attention to detail and accuracy.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively coordinating diverse, multicultural teams.
* Proven problem-solving abilities and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Quality Assurance, committed to ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
* Experience with dissemination and exploitation activities for research outcomes.
* Teamwork, capacity to work collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal.
* Time Management, the skill of prioritizing tasks and using time efficiently to meet deadlines.
What we offer
* Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
* Meal vouchers
* Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
* Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
* Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
* International environment
* Hybrid work policy
* Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years
About Fondazione Chips-IT
The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor-based Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Fondazione Chips-IT, is a national research center under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry.
The Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.
Missions of the Foundation:
* promote the design and development of integrated circuits
* strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
* ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field
More information at www.chips.it/careers
Disclaimer
No ranking list or list of suitable candidates will be prepared and published.
The Foundation reserves the right to:
a. extend or reopen the deadline of this notice;
b. revoke this notice;
c. not make any selection from among the applications submitted if they are deemed not to meet the functions set forth in the notice;
without any claims or rights being asserted by the interested parties.
Non verrà redatta e pubblicata alcuna graduatoria o elenco degli idonei.
La Fondazione si riserva la facoltà di:
a. prorogare o riaprire il termine di scadenza del presente avviso;
b. revocare il presente avviso;
c. non procedere ad alcuna scelta tra le candidature presentate, ove ritenute non rispondenti alle funzioni di cui all’avviso;
senza che gli interessati possano avanzare alcuna pretesa o diritto.