Funded Projects Controller and Operations Manager

Description

Job Summary: ThinkDigital is seeking a professional to manage funded R&D and innovation projects, ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and administrative requirements. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a technology company with a strong innovation component. 2. Direct involvement in strategic projects with real impact. 3. Opportunity for professional growth and skill development. ThinkDigital is expanding its team and seeks a professional to ensure the financial, administrative, and operational management of its projects, with a particular focus on funded R&D and innovation projects. We are looking for someone with proven experience managing co-funded projects, capable of ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and administrative requirements, acting as the liaison between technical teams, external partners, and funding entities. Main Responsibilities Management and Control of Funded Projects Monitor the financial and budgetary execution of funded projects (PT2030, PRR, Horizon Europe, IDT, and other support programs). Prepare, submit, and follow up on payment requests to funding entities. Ensure proper collection, validation, and organization of supporting documentation, including timesheets, expenses, evidence of execution, and reports. Support the preparation of new applications by participating in budget construction and validation. Conduct preventive internal audits of project files, ensuring full compliance with eligibility rules and regulatory requirements. Administrative and Operational Support Manage procurement processes, from supplier inquiries to document validation and delivery tracking. Issue legal and administrative documentation related to company activities. Ensure control and inventory of equipment and materials. Monitor costs, execution, and profitability of internal projects and client projects. Coordinate with technical teams, legal advisors, suppliers, partners, and external entities to ensure alignment of information and processes. Desired Profile Mandatory Requirements Proven experience in administrative and financial management of funded projects (PT2020/PT2030, PRR, Horizon Europe, IDT, or equivalent programs). Practical knowledge and autonomy in using project management and submission platforms, notably Balcão dos Fundos, PRR platforms, and the Funding & Tenders Portal. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and demanding deadlines. High level of rigor, organization, and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience in technology, engineering, innovation, or R&D environments. Knowledge of management control and financial analysis. Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer Integration into a growing technology company with a strong innovation focus and participation in national and European projects. Direct involvement in strategic projects with real impact. A dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment. Opportunity for professional growth and skill development in funded project management. If you have experience managing funded projects and seek a challenge where you can assume a central role in organizing and controlling operations, we would like to learn more about your profile.