Innovation Consultant – Industrial Sector

Are you a driven consultant with 3-5 years of experience in innovation projects? Join us as we expand our team of experts, focusing on European R&D initiatives in industrial engineering. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with large-scale industries and contribute to transformative projects funded by EU Programmes.

Key Responsibilities

As an Innovation Consultant, you will:

• Develop and Manage Project Proposals: Support and guide clients in drafting and managing proposals for EU-funded projects, ensuring alignment with EU funding priorities.
• Deliver High-Quality Consulting: Provide strategic consulting for large-scale industrial and mechanical engineering projects.
• Collaborate and Lead EU-Funded Projects: Oversee project execution from planning to completion, ensuring all milestones are met and aligning with the needs of large industrial clients.
• Stay Connected with Industry Trends: Keep up-to-date with developments in manufactoring, biotechnology and industrial engineering, expanding both your own expertise and the knowledge base of our team.

Required Qualifications

We’re looking for a candidate with:

• Relevant Experience: 3-5 years in R&D and consulting roles, especially with Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well as other EU funding Programmes.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working with large industrial clients, particularly in mechanical, biotech or industrial engineering.
• Educational Background: A relevant technical or scientific degree.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Italian, both written and spoken, is required.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary Package: €40,000 - €50,000
• Flexible Work Environment: Primarily remote, with monthly in-person meetings based on your location within Italy.
• Dynamic Project Opportunities: Collaborate on high-impact European projects across multiple industries.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a committed team, offering guidance and professional development.

Ciaotech, part of the PNO Group, is one of Europe's largest consulting firms specializing in public funding for research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects. With over 35 years of experience and a presence in 10 countries, we help organizations secure grants for their R&D&I initiatives. Beyond grant writing, we offer compliance services and project management to ensure smooth execution and assessment of funded projects from start to finish.