EU Innovation Project Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC Greece, we believe change is the new constant. An enterprise’s ability to innovate, adopt new technology and disrupt the status quo is a core capability needed to thrive. We support and guide clients to disrupt their existing business models. Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome. This is why we are looking for you.

If you are an EU Innovation Project Manager, problem solver with motivation to learn, someone willing to collaborate with different teams across PwC Greece, a good communicator with high emotional intelligence and someone willing to take ownership beyond the obvious, then you are the one!

If you are committed to excellence in client service and passionate about how technology could be an enabler in our digital world, then you are the one!

We are one of the leading providers of Consulting related services in Greece. Our Management Consulting services team designs strategies that help organizations optimize their entire value chain, finding the best way to reduce waste, lower costs and increase value using an approach that delivers sustainable benefits.

Due to the continued growth of our practice, we are now recruiting an EU Innovation Project Manager, who will work independently and/or as a team leader to identify and secure new consultancy assignments, grant opportunities and strategic partnership collaboration in the EU research and innovation industries. The domains of the team's expertise vary between Health, Digital, IoT, Energy, Renewables, Social Commitment and Environment.

He/She will be responsible for numerous aspects of the business development namely in the consulting services field; including the coordination/management of the current Framework Contracts. 

Examples of tasks you will work on as part of the team

• Manage and lead the identification, deployment and development of commercial bids and expressions of interest.
• Work closely with all involved project leads, partners and teams to map out adequate bid activities, possible collaborations and partnerships, and set out the timelines for bid proposals. 
• Refer to the Director for EU Funding and to Senior Project Managers to ensure robust organizational compliance is demonstrated based on clients’ requirements and profile.
• Prepare and oversee the entire proposal file for “technical assistance” projects financed by the European Commission (EC) and/or other International/EU Financing Institutions (i.e. World Bank, EIB, EBRD).
• Coordinate any recruitment process during the preparation of the relevant proposals/funded projects and supervise the team till the finalization of the tender/Grant proposal.
• Establish and develop connections with stakeholders and partners in order to expand the company’s network and further build on new/future customers and collaborators liaisons.

What we are looking for

• Required to have a long experience as an innovation manager with proven track record in proposal preparation and writing coordination, consortium building, established network in this sector, along with experience in exploitation and impact maximization of EU-Funded Digital projects.
• Expertise in proposals for FP7, H2020 and Horizon Europe, with verified success of preparing and winning bids.
• Insightful knowledge and expertise in matching needs with adequate funding opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, using a range of written and oral techniques to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to multi-task, working on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and motivated to work efficiently to an agreed timeline.
• Team management skills and ability to motivate and enable teams with different skill sets to meet deliverables.
• Existing network and contacts liaisons with Industry and Academia located in several EU countries; with the ability to identify and mobilize potential partners. 

What’s in it for you 

At PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work.

Being part of our team includes:

🕑 Hybrid working model

💸 Competitive total compensation package

🏥 Health and life insurance 

🤵  Dress for the day - wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day

💻 Company mobile phone and laptop 

🌴 Extra days of annual leave

🧘🏼 Wellness Initiatives like gym sessions & nutritionist

🏃🏽‍♂️ Actions Teams eligible to participate (e.g. Running, Trekking) 

📚 Career development opportunities & continuous training whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals and through tailor made training programmes

🌎 Global mobility opportunities

Please note that all well being benefits mentioned above are subject to annual review.
 

If you're looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems, apply now!

We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered. If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Who we are

PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras,Ioannina and Rhodes and more than 2000 employees. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax, consulting, deals and outsourcing services to industry leading clients. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.

All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.

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