Grants & Incentives Project Manager

LGG Advisors, with offices in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, provides a multitude of high added-value consultancy services to financial secto firms globally. Our team provides an array of comprehensive services catering specifically to our client’s unique and evolving circumstances which require creative and careful consideration, decision making, and guidance.

Due to expanding business, the firm is looking to hire a Project Manager for our Porto or Lisbon office to oversee client engagements in the Incentives team. 

Description:

• Join a growing Incentives team in a fast-paced consultancy environment
  
• Lead client engagements focused on funding opportunities and tax benefits
  
• Contribute to strategic business development and team growth
  
• Work across diverse sectors with national and European funding frameworks
  

Responsibilities:

• Help build the Incentives team, including strategy definition, client sourcing, and recruitment
  
• Develop and manage applications to European and Portuguese funding programs (e.g., Portugal 2030, PRR, Horizon Europe)
  
• Stay up to date with new and relevant incentives and funding opportunities
  
• Coordinate and execute applications for tax benefit programs such as SIFIDE and RFAI
  
• Proactively manage client projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery
  
• Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of client projects
  

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Management, or Engineering (preferred)
  
• 6+ years of experience working in grants and incentives
  
• Experience with applications, namely under Portugal 2030 and European Commission programs
  
• Fluency in Portuguese (native) and English (proficient)
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  

Requirements:

• Strong time management and attention to detail
  
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
  
• Excellent writing, communication, and argumentation skills
  
• Capacity to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
  

Differentials:

• Proven success in obtaining funding, namely through Portugal 2030 or Horizon Europe
  
• Experience in building and leading teams
  
• Background in technical and economic feasibility assessments
  
• Familiarity with the national and European innovation ecosystem
  

What We Offer

• Fast-growing company with a presence in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, that works on complex and stimulating projects for sophisticated clients globally
  
• Competitive salary and benefits which vary according to individual performance
  
• Opportunity to work from home 50% of the time
  
• Career Development Plan, Training Programs and Sponsorship
  

At LGG Advisors, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, or disability.