EU R&D Projects Team coordinator

Posting Date: 24 Apr 2024

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Green Energy Solutions

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a EU R&D Projects Team coordinator to join its office in Genoa or Milan, Italy within the Green Energy Solutions Division.

Mission

This role focuses on leading the R&D proposal team providing concept ideation, building the international enabling consortium and writing international R&D projects, focusing on energy efficiency, power generation, renewable sources, district heating and smart power grid management.

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be part of the team Energy Innovation Strategic Centre which is mainly exposed to R&D projects, innovation, and digital activities.

As a R&D Proposal Team Manager, the ideal candidate will be part of our Energy Business Unit and shape the development of RINA’s Energy R&D activities, being a good leader and supporting the team member in delivering R&D proposal.

The ideal candidate will:

be focused in creating opportunities together with the R&D personal and company network.
have the ability to adapt to external factors and internal guidance, manage multiple proposal, and build and nurture relationships.
supervise, lead and support a team of Proposal Managers in the development of EU R&D proposals, in the field of power generation (renewable energy and its integration in new sectors), decarbonization & energy transition, district heating, power grid development;
lead the team, guiding, training and inspiring the team members in the development of strategic activities for drafting R&D proposals;
manage and maintain partner relationships and conduct long-term strategic cooperation plans, collect and feedback market information;
develop and manage the network of EU project international partners;
contribute to RINA’s activities of technical development, in the framework of EU funded projects also interacting with international partners;
contribute to the creation of new opportunities in the framework of European and international R&D programmes;
contribute to the growth of RINA’s network of R&D partners in the field of Energy.

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Experience & Requirements

Degree in energy/electrical/mechanical or other relevant engineering with focus on energy efficiency, electrical grid, renewable energy technologies, smart grids.
At least 5 years of related work experience
Fluency in English and Italian
Excellent reporting skills both verbal and written
Capacity to conduct research, organize work and produce results
Good attitude to teamwork
Open-minded to innovation, creativity and good attitude to networking

Competencies

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity

Soft skills

The candidate is expected to have an analytical mind, a creative nature and some commercial awareness to excel in this important role. We are looking for a good communicator, be able to work well in a professional and collaborative global reaching environment. You will have the confidence to stretch yourself and contribute, asking for support and being proactive in your own development. You will be customer focused, technically sound and results orientated, planning to achieve project objectives. You work well in changing circumstances and are keen to develop as a manager, being accountable and taking satisfaction from delivering high quality results.

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.