EU Projects Manager

Smart Energy Europe

About the Organisation

SmartEn is the European business association of the Flexible Demand Management Industry. Our 100+ members create opportunities for every home, car, and business to support a reliable and decarbonized EU energy system by activating their demand-side flexibility.

About the role

Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is recruiting an EU Projects Manager to support smartEn's engagement in (existing and new) EU-funded projects. We are the European business association of the Flexible Demand Management Industry, representing over 100 companies offering innovative solutions to transform consumers from passive to active energy players and contribute to the cost-effective decarbonisation by unleashing their demand-side flexibility.

A few years ago, we started our involvement in EU-funded projects, and the growing importance of this workstream requires expanded professional support. Reporting to the smartEn Executive Director, the position will manage the execution of smartEn projects, particularly those financed under Horizon Europe, LIFE, and CEF Digital.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor upcoming EU-funded call-for-tenders and identify opportunities for smartEn and its members that need to be highlighted during dedicated EU projects workshops twice per year.
• Lead the drafting of EU project proposals, in cooperation with project coordinators.
• Manage financial reporting and budget allocations together with our accountants and relevant team members.
• Manage financial and administrative reporting toward the EU Commission.
• Coordinate and contribute to all relevant deliverables related to EU projects smartEn is part of, in cooperation with team members and consortium partners. Update and manage the EU projects management tools, Gantt chart, Excel reporting, mural links.
• Represent smartEn during EU projects consortia meetings, both prospective and existing.
• Manage a Junior EU Projects Officer.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Desired Skills & Experience:

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in EU-funded projects, ideally in a European business organisation or in the private sector.
• Understanding of the energy sector is mandatory, and electricity markets and the role of active consumers are a plus.
• Excellent EU project management skills, including organisational and time-management skills.
• Analytical, attentive to details, curious, pragmatic, and flexible attitude.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; other European languages are an asset.
• High motivation in playing an active part in the clean and digital transition.

Required Qualifications

• A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in European studies, law, energy economics, engineering, and similar.

Compensation & Benefits

• A meaningful job in a dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation, with an impressive track record of achievements in different fields.
• A highly motivated and cooperative team, with interaction with an engaged membership.
• Teleworking opportunity
• Possibility for professional growth. Room for creativity and initiative.

Conditions of employment

• You must have a citizenship and an EU work permit.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Please apply ASAP with a CV and motivation letter to [email protected] by the 26th of February COB.
• Please mention "Application EU Projects Manager" in the subject of your e-mail.

Interviews

• We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews. We thank you for your understanding.

Policies

• SmartEn is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team.

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