Digital Transition R&D Engineering Project Manager

Mission

As an R&D Project Manager working on European-funded Research and Development (R&D) projects, your primary role is to oversee the proposal and project management of projects supported by European funding, from proposal writing to project execution and completion. In the proposal stage, you will lead and coordinate the proposal writing tasks ensuring alignment with funding requirements and strategic priorities. In the execution phase, you will be responsible for project implementation, ensuring adherence to the budget, timeline constraints, and grant obligations, while maximizing impact and innovation. The considered proposals and projects will typically focus on digital transition solutions in many sectors including manufacturing industry, health, hard-to-abate industries, energy production, automotive, space, etc #LI-VB1 

Key Accountabilities

Scouting and Analysis

Collaborate with senior consultants and teams to conduct research and identify European-funded R&D opportunities in the engineering sector.

Analyze project requirements, eligibility criteria, and funding structures to assess feasibility.

Consortium Building Support

Support the identification and outreach to potential partners, including research institutions, industry players, and other stakeholders.

Assist in coordinating activities to establish project consortia that bring together complementary expertise.

Proposal Development Assistance

Work alongside senior consultants and partners to contribute to the development of project proposals for submission to European funding agencies.

Ensure alignment with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Project Management

Develop and oversee project plans, ensuring alignment with scope, objectives, and funding requirements.

Manage resources, budgets, and compliance, optimizing efficiency and financial control.

Lead interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

Stakeholder Communication

Facilitate communication between the organization, consortium members, and relevant stakeholders.

Contribute to relationship-building efforts to enhance collaboration and project success.

Compliance Oversight

Work with senior consultants to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations related to European funding.

Contribute to the preparation of progress reports for funding agencies and internal management, in coordination with the RINA R&D Financial Manager.

Risk Mitigation Assistance

Identify potential risks affecting R&D projects and communicate them proactively.

Support mitigation strategies and help address deviations in project budgets and timelines.

Education

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Information Engineering
• A PhD in one of these disciplines is considered a strong preference.
• 2–3 years of experience in managing European and international R&D projects and proposals.
• Fluency in Italian and proficiency in English are essential requirements. 

Competencies