Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

ERTICO – ITS Europe

Brussels, Belgium

ERTICO-ITS Europe is a public-private partnership with more than 120 Partners that drives forward innovation in Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS) for a safer and more sustainable future for European citizens. At ERTICO, we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing world and pride ourselves on promoting innovative technology solutions.

We seek restless spirits ready to bring smart mobility further to life, and make a difference.

We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time position based in Brussels for our Innovation and Deployment Department SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, specialised in ITS: Connected Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM).

Department: Innovation & Deployment (I&D)
Reports to: Head of CCAM Area, Innovation & Deployment
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is a key leadership role within the Innovation & Deployment department, responsible for the end-to-end management of one or more EU funded projects with a focus on CCAM. The SPM oversees project delivery, ensuring alignment with ERTICO’s strategic goals, and leads the development of new project proposals and initiatives. This role involves cross-functional coordination with other departments and proactive engagement with stakeholders and ERTICO partners, contributing to growth of ERTICO network.

Your responsibilities for ERTICO:

Horizon Europe Project Management & Delivery:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and delivery of Horizon Europe and other EU-funded projects related to CCAM;
• Ensure timely achievement of project milestones, deliverables, and KPIs;
• Manage project budgets, resources, risks, and reporting requirements;
• Coordinate project teams across I&D and other internal departments, assigning responsibilities and ensuring high-quality outputs;
• Liaise with the European Commission and other funding bodies as required.

Horizon Europe Proposal & Business Development:

• Identify funding opportunities and lead the preparation and submission of high-quality project proposals aligned with ERTICO’s mission and strategy;
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential partners from public and private sectors;
• Actively contribute to the development of new research activities under the CCAM agenda.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Contribution:

• Contribute to ERTICO’s strategic direction in CCAM, supporting the development and promotion of innovative ITS solutions in this domain;
• Actively contribute to the ITS Europe and World Congresses organised by ERTICO and represent ERTICO at external events, conferences, and stakeholder forums, acting as a subject-matter expert;
• Support the growth and engagement of ERTICO’s partnership network in the CCAM domain.

Qualifications we require:

Essential:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Transport & Mobility, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field;
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 7 years in EU project management (preferably Horizon Europe or H2020) including EU project proposal development and writing;
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, including budgeting, reporting, and coordination;
• In-depth understanding of smart mobility and ITS: Specialisation in CCAM is an asset;
• Strong knowledge of the EU policy landscape and funding programmes, including ECAS platform;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional EU languages are an asset.

Desirable:

• Excellent knowledge of Project Management Tools, PMP or PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management training is an asset;
• Experience working with or in public authorities is an asset;
• Existing network of contacts in the European mobility and transport innovation ecosystem;
• Facilitator skills during proposal building process and able to build consensus.

What we offer:

• An excellent working opportunity in a dynamic and international team;
• An attractive extra-legal benefit package along with the salary;
• A strong cultural environment where Values embrace everything, we do to achieve our vision;
• A highly skilled team, which is Cooperative, Open and Passionate;
• A Visionary working atmosphere which aims to be positively impactful for you, your skills and career development.

Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected].