Research Project Manager
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barcelona, España
Barcelona Supercomputing Center
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Reference: 50726 DIRPMID RPM Job title: Research Project Manager
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries. Look at the BSC experience: (BSC-CNS YouTube Channel)(#) (Let's stay connected with BSC Folks)(#) We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured. We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences. If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.Context And Mission
Managing the full lifecycle of research projects within the BSC’s Project Management Office (PMO), with a focus on European, National and Strategic projects, from the preparation of proposals to the execution and closing of projects. The winning candidate will autonomously interact with the project's Principal Investigators and consortium members on a daily basis. Structurally, he/she will report to the Senior Research Project Manager.Key Duties
- Project Coordination. Carefully plan the use of resources and monitor the progress of work, anticipate possible problems and maintain excellent communication with the Principal Investigator and with the Project Officer or equivalent from funding agencies. Keep track of budgets and effort spent. Organize and participate in consortium meetings, teleconferences, reviews and other events. Prepare and submit high-quality periodic reports on time (collect and review consortium information). Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and help to resolve possible disputes between partners.
- Follow the development of the project and implement a quality assurance process for deliverables. Prepare and submit high-quality Periodic Reports on time (collect and review consortium information). Ensure that deliverables are handed in on time and that project milestones are met.
- Proposal Management. Take the lead on the definition and writing of the management section of project proposals, where relevant and coordinate contributions from other partners regarding the use of resources, budget, project governance, etc. Contribute to other proposal sections where needed, including the impact section. Ensure that administrative requirements of proposals are met (eligibility, etc.).
- Contract Management. Take the lead in negotiating, supervise the drafting and signing process of any necessary contracts, ensuring that the interests of the BSC and its researchers are protected. Interface with BSC legal services, BSC researchers and external parties.
- Others. Collaborate to improve the operation of the PMO by sharing best practices. Take responsibility for specific BSC research groups and establish a good relationship with the group leaders and other researchers to help them achieve their aims.
Requirements
- Education
- University Degree (Some relation to engineering, biology, or computer science might be an advantage).
- Related courses in project management and research project proposal preparation are a plus.
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in research project management or handling public grants.
- Experience managing proposals and research projects funded by the European Commission, the Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and bilateral contracts with companies would be an advantage.
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Fluency in Spanish and English is essential
- Competences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Used