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Project Manager – Publicly Funded R&D Projects (EU & National)
Employer: K&S GmbH Projektmanagement
Location: Munich (hybrid/remote options available)
Start Date: Flexible
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
About Us
K&S GmbH Projektmanagement is a leading service provider for coordinating and managing large collaborative R&D projects at the national and EU level. We support our clients—from leading universities and research institutes to global industry players—in all phases of R&D project execution.
With in depth expertise in national and EU funding programmes, we provide project management, financial controlling and accounting, and coordination services for complex consortia tackling tomorrow’s biggest challenges in fields such as mobility, energy, semiconductors, and digitalisation.
The Role
We are looking for a Project Manager to strengthen our growing team. Depending on your experience, you could:
- Take on responsibility for coordinating large, multi-partner R&D projects, or
- Support project management activities while building your expertise and developing towards more responsibility over time.
This flexibility makes the role suitable both for recent Master’s/PhD graduates interested in R&D funding, as well as for experienced project managers seeking a new challenge.
What You Bring
Essential:
- University degree (Master’s or PhD) in engineering, science, economics, policy, or related fields
- Excellent English and German skills (C1+), strong writing and communication abilities
- Motivation to work in structured, international, and innovation-driven environments
- Solid Microsoft Office skills; openness to learn digital collaboration tools
Depending on experience, you may also bring:
- Previous involvement in EU or nationally funded R&D projects
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (certification is a plus)
- Experience in proposal preparation, partner coordination, or financial aspects of funding projects
- Familiarity with Horizon Europe, German national funding, or similar programs
Nice-to-haves:
- Technical/scientific background
- Multilingual skills (e.g. German, English, another EU language)
- Experience with public-private consortia
What We Offer
- Permanent employment (full- or part-time)
- Attractive salary and conditions
- Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid)
- Office location in Munich (preference for Munich-based candidates, not mandatory)
- Opportunity to work with high-profile European and national R&D consortia
- Professional development (e.g. project management certification, proposal leadership)
- A collaborative, supportive team culture
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to bewerbungen@ks-pm.de
