Science Manager – Research Data

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Job Summary: FCCN is seeking a Science Manager to join its team, supporting the coordination, management, and monitoring of activities and projects in the scientific knowledge domain, with a focus on the POLEN initiative. Key Highlights: 1. Integrate the Scientific Knowledge Area of FCCN 2. Support research data management within the POLEN initiative 3. Work in an inclusive and innovative work environment FCCN, the digital services unit of FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology, aims to equip Portuguese academic and research communities with the technological resources necessary to produce excellent science and knowledge, promoting access to and sharing of scientific knowledge. It is with this mission that FCCN operates daily, ensuring Technology for Knowledge. Within FCCN’s Scientific Knowledge Area, we work to guarantee the academic and scientific community’s access to high-quality information, promote open access to national scientific output, and facilitate the management of science and technology information in Portugal. To help us achieve this mission, we aim to strengthen our team with a **Science Manager**, who will carry out activities under the POLEN initiative, designed to address the scientific and higher education community’s needs regarding research data management. At FCCN, we believe gender equality is essential to creating an inclusive and innovative work environment. We commit to promoting equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, identity, or expression, ensuring each application is assessed fairly and transparently. Join us to build a diverse team where everyone’s talent and ideas are valued and respected. Responsibilities: * Support the coordination, analysis, and implementation oversight of the activity plan and budget; * Support, in collaboration with the team, technical studies, functional analyses, requirements gathering, implementation control, and testing; * Support, together with a multidisciplinary team, public procurement processes with suppliers; * Monitor conditions arising from contracts signed with suppliers; * Support the management and operation of digital services supporting open science and open research data, such as: data management plan service and data synchronization and sharing service; * Ensure, jointly with other team members, representation and communication functions with national and international partners. **Requirements** * Higher education degree; * Familiarity with the research and higher education ecosystem; * Knowledge and experience in project management and coordination, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation components; * Participation in producing technical studies and reports; * Ability to analyze information and critical thinking; * Experience in monitoring and actively participating in projects distributed across multiple teams and *stakeholders* (institutions, suppliers); * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; * Initiative and autonomy; * Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, including the ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations in both languages. Behavioral Competencies: * Organization, method, and discipline; * Proactivity, autonomy, and results orientation; * Teamwork and functional communication skills; * Ability to organize, plan, and manage priorities; * Critical thinking, rigor, and attention to detail. Additional Valued Competencies and Knowledge: * Knowledge of open science, particularly in the area of open research data; * Experience in preparing technical documentation, including business requirements, for implementation by IT development teams; * Experience in communication, dissemination, and training activities. **Benefits** * Integration into a young and dynamic team with a relaxed atmosphere, where we value closeness and team spirit; * Hybrid work arrangement; * Continuous training aimed at your professional development; * Access to a campus with free parking, welcoming and well-located in Lisbon; * Various internal initiatives to foster interaction and camaraderie among staff; * Option to enroll in ADSE (Portuguese health subsystem); * Staff cafeteria; * Fixed-term employment contract until **31/12/2026**; * Objective-based performance management.