Technical Project Manager for e-Infrastructures

GRNET S.A. provides Internet connectivity, high-quality cloud, HPC and storage resources, and advanced services to the Greek Educational, Academic and Research community, with strong links with European and international infrastructures and research community. GRNET provides advanced services to the following sectors: Education, Research, Health, Culture.

We are currently looking for a technically-oriented Project Manager with a track record in project management and wide technical background to join our team working on the management and delivery of European Commission co-funded Projects for the European Infrastructures and Projects Directorate.

You will be part of a team of established Projects Managers and engineers that nourish technical competency, delivering  solutions/services for e-Infrastructures in a number of strategic EC Projects in the areas of Innovative Services, Global Connectivity, European Open Science Cloud and EuroHPC amongst others.

●       Develop project concept, scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

●       Preparing and writing proposals for projects, independently or in collaboration with other European partners

●       Manage running projects

●       Participate to and manage meetings, including administrative and technical ones

●       Contribute to deliverables of active projects

●       Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

●       Contribute to creation of strategic and policy documents

●       Contribute to designing technical solutions for scalable, fault-tolerant, highly available services targeting wide user base

●       Represent the company in project consortium meetings in Europe and beyond

●       Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in management of technical and/or security projects

●       Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on e-infrastructures and services  such as IaaS, HPC, Cloud, PaaS etc.

●       Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English

●       Experience in contributing to projects in the framework of national and European Programmes

●       Self-driven, ability to take initiative, ability to accept challenges and undertake responsibilities

●       Innovative spirit and team orientation

●       Communication and presentation skills

Will be considered a plus:

●       Participation in Horizon Europe or Digital Europe projects

●       Project Management Certifications (PM2, Prince2, PMP etc)

●       Excellent communication skills

●       Organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

●       Working with agile methodologies

●       Related certifications

Personal Characteristics:

●       Creativity, innovation spirit and team player

●       Dynamic personality, ability to accept challenges and undertake responsibilities

●       Enthusiasm, persistence and willingness to deliver results on time

What we offer:

●       Opportunities for International collaborations, European and global exposure

●       Opportunities for development of professional skills through trainings, seminars and conferences

●       Modern, friendly and innovative working environment

GRNET is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. People with a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, age, color, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, medical conditions, religion, parental status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.