Innovation Technician – Funded Project Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Innovation Technician – Funded Project Manager to manage national and European funded projects, ensuring technical, administrative, and financial execution. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a world-leading company in testing, inspection, and certification. 2. Participation in innovative and high-impact projects. 3. Opportunities for professional development and continuous training. **Company Description** We are SGS – the world’s leading company in testing, inspection, and certification. We are globally recognized as a benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate across a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. **Job Description** As part of strengthening our team, we are currently seeking an **Innovation Technician – Funded Project Manager** to join our Innovation area at our Porto office. **Key Responsibilities:** * Ensure integrated management of national and European funded projects; * Guarantee technical, administrative, and financial execution of projects; * Ensure compliance with deadlines, targets, and requirements set by funding entities; * Monitor projects, ensuring coordination among various stakeholders; * Manage schedules and control progress metrics; * Prepare consolidated presentations and reports on execution and progress. **Qualifications** **Education and Experience:** * Higher education degree in Engineering, Management, Science, Innovation, or related field; * Experience in managing funded projects (preferred); * Knowledge of funding programs (e.g., PRR, Horizon Europe, Portugal 2030). **Technical Skills:** * Project planning and control; * Financial management of projects; * Technical and administrative reporting; * Familiarity with project management tools. **Behavioral Competencies:** * Organization and attention to detail; * Analytical ability and critical thinking; * Autonomy and results orientation; * Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams. **Additional Information** **We Offer:** * Integration into a globally recognized company; * Participation in innovative and high-impact projects; * Opportunities for professional development and continuous training; * Compensation and benefits commensurate with demonstrated experience.