Senior R&D Project Manager

Description

Since 1997, HYPERTECH S.A. (www.hypertech.gr) has been turning complex technological and communication challenges into impactful solutions for clients across Europe. The company has grown significantly in recent years and is a trusted partner of EU organizations, institutions and private businesses. Our Innovation Unit builds on more than 20 years of company experience in innovative ICT and Data Analytics solutions, delivered through state-of-the-art international R&D projects.

We are now looking for a Senior R&D Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative services and products in AI, Robotics & Data Analytics, Fintech, Smart Energy, Sustainability and Circular Economy. You will both win and deliver EU-funded projects: turning ideas into scored, fundable, well-budgeted proposals, and then steering them to successful execution.

If you are highly motivated, creative, curious and a true team player, we would like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

1. EU R&D proposal development

•    Lead the preparation of competitive Horizon Europe (and other EU) proposals, from concept to submission.

•    Coordinate and contribute to advanced R&D proposals together with internal teams and consortium partners.

•    Structure and write high-quality content across Excellence (concept, objectives, state of the art, methodology, TRLs), Impact (KPIs, exploitation, dissemination, market uptake) and Implementation (work plan, work packages, deliverables, milestones, risks).

•    Build realistic work packages, effort allocation, budgets and partner roles; produce Gantt/PERT charts, risk registers and KPIs.

•    Ensure compliance with European Commission templates and requirements (ethics, open science, data management, gender, etc.).

2. EU project management

•    Manage EU HORIZON + Greek R&D projects once funded, ensuring timely execution, compliance with objectives, and control of scope, schedule and deliverables.

•    Own partner coordination: governance, meeting cadence, minutes and action tracking.

•    Prepare technical and financial reporting, including periodic reports and deliverable submissions.

•    Monitor KPIs, risks and dependencies, keeping the consortium aligned and the project moving.

•    Work closely with technical leads to ensure delivery quality and documentation consistency.

3. Innovation and business development

•    Plan and run the dissemination and exploitation of R&D results.

•    Formulate and implement innovation strategies for clients in the public and private sector.

•    Drive idea generation and product development in AI and data analytics pipelines, digital platforms and decision intelligence, sustainability and decarbonization, and Smart Energy / IoT.

•    Contribute to the company’s overall product development and research directions.

Must-have

•    Proven record (4+ years) in successful preparation and implementation of EU-funded & Greek R&D proposals and projects.

•    Advanced degree (Ph.D. or MSc) in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field.

•    Demonstrated ability to write strong proposal sections and to produce work packages, deliverables, milestones, risks, KPIs and budgets.

•    Ability to link innovative research results to business growth opportunities.

•    Very good knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies.

•    Confidence coordinating multiple stakeholders: partners, researchers, engineers and management.

•    Strong organizational and project management skills; innovative and entrepreneurial character.

•    Excellent communication skills in English (C1+) and Greek.

Nice-to-have

•    Track record of successful Horizon Europe submissions as lead writer, coordinator or work package leader.

•    Experience in smart buildings, energy efficiency and smart grids; AI for monitoring, optimization and forecasting; sustainability frameworks and climate/energy policy.

•    Familiarity with the EU innovation ecosystem: TRLs, exploitation plans, dissemination strategy, IPR.

•    PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management certification.

•    Experience with public sector, procurement and national or EU innovation programs.

We value our team at the Innovation Unit and offer:

•    A competitive salary package based on qualifications, with fixed and performance-based remuneration.

•    A hybrid work setup with flexibility.

•    The opportunity to collaborate with Europe’s top academic and industrial partners.

•    High-value projects in AI, data, digital platforms and digital transformation.

•    Direct access to leadership and decision-making, with low bureaucracy and high ownership.

•    Continuous education and a growth path within one of Europe’s growing industries, towards EU Program Lead, Innovation Manager or Delivery Director roles.

•    A friendly, dynamic and passionate team and an excellent working environment.

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