Project Manager (M/F/D)

About LINQLINQ is a boutique project management firm specialising in international research and innovation projects. We connect scientists worldwide and support them in turning ideas into funded and impactful solutions. From structuring project concepts and securing funding to coordinating implementation, we accompany our partners throughout the full project lifecycle. In addition, we guide communication and dissemination and support capacity building in our initiatives so that each group can achieve the biggest possible impact.

Our projects bring together interdisciplinary teams across continents who are passionate about advancing science and making a difference. Job DescriptionAs a Project Manager at LINQ you will be managing and administering international research and development projects. This includes working closely with your team members to ensure that all parties are on track to meet project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.

Specific responsibilities include progress monitoring, financial management, project reporting, support of dissemination, exploitation and capacity building activities as well as contract management. When it comes to planning new projects and setting up grant applications, your tasks include structuring project work plans, writing and optimizing proposal texts, supporting financial planning and budget preparation, and the planning of measures to maximize project impact. Your work will include international travel to participate in project meetings and conferences.

We invite applications forProject Managers [50.000-65.000 EUR per year, full-time equivalent]Senior Project Managers [62.000-80.000 EUR per year, full-time equivalent]Project Managers support international projects according to established best practice alongside senior colleagues. Senior Project Managers lead complex initiatives independently and contribute to business development.

Your main responsibilitiesWork closely with colleagues and project partners to safeguard compliance with project requirements, deadlines, and schedulesAdvise project partners on funding rules and programme regulations to support compliance with formal requirementsEngage with project partners to assess progress, identify potential issues, and find solutionsReview project deliverables to ensure high quality standards and compliance with formal requirementsPrepare project progress and financial reports by gathering, reviewing and summarising input from project partnersEstablish effective internal and external project communication plans in close collaboration with the LINQ communication manager, ensure and support their executionPlan, organise, document and lead international virtual, in-person, and hybrid meetings, and follow-up on action itemsFacilitate changes to project work plans ensuring that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budgetSupport proposal preparation, including time planning and task allocation on consortium level, advice on project structure and financial planning, Gantt chart preparation, development of a management approach tailored to programme and project requirementsIdentify and develop new opportunities on project and/or company levelYour profileEducation and experienceMA/MSc or equivalentProject Management Certification is a plus2+ years of relevant work experience, including budget management, ideally in the research & innovation and/or health contextCompetenciesStrong service mindsetThinks critically and solves problems pragmaticallyAble to communicate in a clear, effective and friendly mannerTakes ownership and works independentlyManages time and priorities efficientlyAdapts confidently to changing environmentsOpen-minded, eager to learn and curious about emerging technologies such as AIOutstanding intercultural sensitivity and excellent team working skillsFully proficient in both English and GermanExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office toolsWhat we offerA job with a mission: Your work will contribute to advancing science and innovation, connecting people and improving patients' livesA friendly, dedicated team of colleagues with different backgrounds who are passionate about health-related research and international cooperationAn inspiring work environment with partners from Africa, Europe, North America and AsiaA beautiful office in Berlin Charlottenburg (7-minute walk from the S-Bahn) and the possibility to work from home two days per weekJob description automatically summarized using AI