IT Project Manager

Company Description

About EIT RawMaterials

As the world moves towards a greener future, the demand for raw materials—minerals and metals—is set to increase immensely over the next three decades. Europe faces a critical challenge in securing a stable supply of these essential resources. This challenge is where EIT RawMaterials steps in.

EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector. As an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we collaborate with over 300 partners across industry, academia, and research institutes. Together, we forge dynamic, long-term partnerships to develop innovative solutions that meet Europe's growing demand for raw materials.

As part of our mission, we are upgrading our Grant Management platform to enhance its capabilities and support the entire grant lifecycle. This platform manages various Call types, proposal submissions, evaluations, project agreements, reporting, analytics, and project portfolio management. The upgraded platform will provide advanced features and improved user experiences for stakeholders involved in the grant management process.

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the Grant Management software upgrade project. This role involves overseeing the project from planning to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing stakeholder expectations. While expertise in the underlying technologies is not mandatory, familiarity with grant management processes and relevant technologies will be considered an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in IT project management and experience in grant management or similar industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management:

• Define the project’s scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with EIT RawMaterials’ strategic goals.

• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.

• Regularly monitor project progress, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal teams, including grant management staff, IT support, and leadership, to gather requirements and ensure alignment.

• Engage external vendors and consultants, managing contracts and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

Grant Management Platform Upgrade:

• Oversee the migration and enhancement of the platform, incorporating new features such as:

• Proposal submission templates based on specific requirements.

• Internal and external evaluator management for proposal evaluations.

• Enhanced project agreement and result reporting functionalities.

• Improved analytics, reports, notifications, and communication sections.

• Robust access management and project portfolio tools.

• Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and databases.

Technology Oversight:

• Coordinate with development teams utilizing technologies such as ASP.NET Core Minimal API, Angular, ASP.NET WebForms, C#, .NET Core 8+, RESTful APIs, gRPC, SignalR/WebSocket, and Microsoft SQL Server/Postgres databases.

• Provide support to technical teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the upgrade.

• Establish quality assurance protocols to ensure the platform meets functional and performance requirements.

Change Management and Training:

• Develop a change management strategy to support user adoption of the upgraded platform.

• Organize training sessions, create user guides, and provide ongoing support for users.

Operational Readiness:

• Ensure the platform is optimized for secure and efficient operation post-implementation.

• Implement monitoring, backup, and recovery mechanisms for operational continuity.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience (5+ years) managing IT projects, preferably in grant management or similar industries.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with technologies such as ASP.NET Core, Angular, C#, .NET Core, RESTful APIs, and database systems (Microsoft SQL Server and Postgres).

• Experience managing projects involving application development and system integrations.

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of grant management processes and cycles.

• Familiarity with proposal evaluations, project agreements, and reporting requirements is a significant advantage.

Project Management Expertise:

• Certification in PMP, or Agile methodologies is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex IT projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to lead a high-impact project within a leading organization in the raw materials sector.

• Collaborative and supportive work culture.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience with IT project management and grant management processes.

Other information

Our Recruitment Process

The position will stay open until a successful candidate is chosen.

1. Application Review: Our team thoroughly reviews each application. Please make sure to submit your CV in English.
2. Initial Interview (30 minutes): Meet with the hiring manager and recruitment team.
3. Second Interview (60 minutes): Second interview with a presentation on a relevant topic to the hiring manager and HR Director.
4. Offer: If successful, receive an offer to join our team.

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply now.