Project Manager I+D+I (Pre & Post Award)

ARQUIMEA we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace Defense & Security Big Science Biotechnology and Fintech.

Primary Function and Scope:

The Funding & Proposal Officer is responsible for the preparation coordination and submission of funding proposals mainly public (national European and international including U.S. programs) and selectively private. The role focuses on the full pre-award lifecycle from opportunity scouting to final submission ensuring eligibility compliance coordination and high-quality non-technical content.

Once the project is granted the Funding & Proposal Officer will be responsible for the financial and administrative management of funded R&D projects with a strong focus on justification reporting and compliance. ensures that granted projects are properly executed reported and justified in accordance with funding body and program requirements.

Primary Functions:

Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of all non-technical proposal documentation (administrative impact implementation ethics gender management sections etc.).

Support technical teams by collecting structuring and integrating non-scientific information into proposals.

• Act as the main point of contact with partners coordinators and funding authorities during the pre-award phase.

Manage proposal timelines deliverables and internal coordination.

Prepare upload and submit proposals through the relevant funding platforms.

Ensure compliance with internal FPO & PMO procedures and documentation standards.

Manage and coordinate the post-award phase of funded projects ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Prepare coordinate and submit technical and financial justification documentation for funded projects.

Coordinate with Project Managers and finance to validate eligible costs and supporting documentation.

Support audits reviews and clarification requests from funding bodies.

Contribute to continuous improvement of FPO procedures and project management practices.

Required skills experience and candidate profile:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Science Business Administration Economics International Relations or related field.

• Training in R&D funding programs (Horizon Europe national funding schemes international programs).

Specific Training / Knowledge Required in:

Public funding ecosystems (EU national and international).

Proposal preparation and submission processes.

Eligibility rules consortium structures and compliance requirements.

Strong written communication skills in English.

Public funding rules and justification procedures.

Financial and administrative reporting for R&D projects.

Additional Qualifications:

Project management or proposal management certification.

Basic corporate business development knowledge

• Strong understanding of project lifecycles.

Minimum Required Experience:

1 2 years of experience in proposal preparation funding management or similar roles.

2 4 years of experience in project management.

Were looking for curious creative tenacious and collaborative people eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

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At ARQUIMEA we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience