Senior Project Manager (EU-funded projects)

Job descriptionDo you want to be part of a leading NGO with nearly 50 years of recognised services in the social sector? KMOP is looking for a Senior Project Manager for its Horizon Europe and other EU-funded projects in research, innovation and social impact. The role combines project leadership, partner relations and work on new proposals, and makes extensive use of AI-supported tools in everyday project work. It suits someone who enjoys people as much as plans, takes ownership, and likes trying new ways of working.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of KMOP’s contributions to several EU-funded projects in parallel, ensuring quality, timely deliverables and milestones, and compliance with the Grant Agreement. Where KMOP is the coordinator, oversee consortium-wide implementation, partner contributions and reportingPlan project resources and monitor budgets and workloads, working closely with finance and project teamsBe the main contact for consortium partners and project officers: Run meetings, follow up on late inputs, and resolve issues before they escalateRepresent KMOP with funders and stakeholders, online and in person, in Greece and abroad, including on calls with prospective partners for new proposalsManage AI-supported workflows for planning, monitoring, reporting and preparing outputs: Critically review their results and work with colleagues to help improve their reliabilityHandle project data and documents in line with GDPR, confidentiality and ethics requirements Requirements: Academic background in social sciences, economics, public policy, European studies or a related field. An interdisciplinary background is an assetAt least 4 years of experience managing EU-funded projects with international consortia, including coordination or work package leadership in Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020Working knowledge of EU grant rules, including lump-sum and actual-cost grants, amendments and periodic reportingStrong interpersonal skills: You build relationships easily, and you can also be firm when partners fall behindAbility to manage several projects at once, set priorities, and stay calm under deadlinesExcellent English and Greek, and the confidence to present and lead discussions with international partnersConfidence with digital tools and a genuine interest in using AI at work, with the judgement to check what these tools produce What we offer: Competitive remuneration and real career development prospectsPrivate health insurance coverage (after an initial qualifying period)A role with substantial autonomy and responsibilityTraining and hands-on experience with advanced AI tools in project managementAn international environment, working with research organisations, universities, NGOs and public bodies across Europe on projects in gender equality, migration, education and social inclusionA friendly, creative and inclusive workplaceAll applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.