Head of EU Project Team / Senior EU Project Manager

At YAGHMA, we assess the non-financial, non-technical aspects of new technologies in various fields to help our clients and research project partners make a positive impact on the world with their innovations. To stay on the forefront of the research on social, ethical, governmental, legal and environmental impacts, we participate in various European and International research projects where we assess non-technical, non-financial aspects of the innovative solutions proposed by the project partners. Currently our focus is AI Impact Assessment aspects in health, manufacturing, energy, and mobility fields.

We are seeking a senior-level Research Project Manager to lead our EU Project team, coordinating a dynamic portfolio of Horizon Europe and other EU-funded research and innovation projects. These initiatives span sectors such as bio-based industries, smart manufacturing, food systems, AI-health, and social sciences, and our role are often grounded in the transversal assessment of technologies—including their ethical, social, environmental, and regulatory implications- as well as development of digital tools to support the assessments.

The successful candidate will work across project teams to ensure alignment, drive execution, and deliver results. Subject-matter expertise is not required, but the ability to manage complex, multi-actor projects and push for delivery under tight timelines is essential.

This is a leadership role requiring cross-functional coordination, demanding deadline management, and an assertive, proactive mindset. You will also play a key role in the acquisition of new projects, working on proposal development and tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the EU Project team and act as the main contact point for internal and external project coordination.
• Supervise a portfolio of EU projects (Horizon Europe and others) implemented by teams across various disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with scientific and technical leads to ensure deliverables, milestones, and budgets are met on time.
• Take on the coordinator role for Horizon Europe projects that Yaghma coordinates.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks in project execution and propose mitigation strategies.
• Manage reporting obligations (technical and financial), liaising with the European Commission or other funding bodies.
• Facilitate internal coordination, communication flows, and timely contributions from all project participants.
• Support and / or lead the writing and submission of new grant proposals, including partnership building and budget coordination.
• Monitor funding opportunities and support the organization’s long-term project acquisition strategy.
• Coach and support junior project managers or administrators as needed.

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Conditions and selection process

In the role, you will travel to meet external project partners. We prioritize working form our office in Delft. The position is 80-100% depending on your availability and qualifications. Start date can be negotiated, preferably before September 1

At YAGHMA, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.