Administrative project manager H2020 at Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The position is in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The candidate will work in the research group MOBI (Mobility, Logistics and Automotive Technology Research Centre). MOBI is a top-notch research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel that has an international reputation in the fields of sustainable transport and its integration in the energy system. MOBI's Battery Innovation Centre is the main Belgian expertise centre for research and development of energy storage systems for traction and stationary applications. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, tools and solutions for the energy storage systems market. Recently MOBI has been very successful in its acquirement of innovative research projects for this new ambitious initiative, both on national and European level. It is hence looking for an administrative project manager to coordinate research activities in H2020 projects.

Tasks

The Project Manager assists the coordinator for the effective delivery of the EC funded project, and will be responsible for all matters related to project cycle management and grant agreement compliance.

Facilitating the coordination of all project partners to ensure the effective implementation of the project, including setting up and managing internal project and communication management tools and organizing meetings of the different management bodies;
Leading on financial and narrative reporting;
Progress monitoring: Oversee the timely delivery of deliverables in collaboration with WP leaders, keep check of milestones, use of resources and escalate appropriately;
Being the main contact for project partners and represent the project when required;
Manage the overall project budget, ensuring compliance with EC regulations
Preparation and submission of financial/administrative deliverables and financial reports
Contact with projects partners, including guidance on administrative and financial issues
Daily administrative support to the technical project coordinator

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Administrative project manager H2020 at Vrije Universiteit Brussel