Job Description

Job summary (Short promotional text)

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With more than 40 years of experience and over 600 professionals across Europe, we support companies, research organisations and public bodies in turning innovative ideas into successful projects with sustainable impact.

For our Italian team, we are looking for an EU Project Management Consultant to support the implementation and management of European-funded projects, with a particular focus on Horizon Europe, H2020 and other EU funding programmes.

This is a hands-on post-award role combining financial and administrative project management, coordination and direct interaction with clients and project partners.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

You will support our clients throughout the implementation of their EU-funded projects, helping them successfully navigate the financial, administrative and operational requirements associated with European grants.

Working closely with clients, project partners and PNO colleagues, you will contribute to ensuring that projects are delivered in line with Grant Agreement requirements, budgets, reporting obligations and European Commission procedures.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Manage the financial and administrative follow-up of EU-funded projects, particularly Horizon Europe and H2020 projects.
• Support periodic financial and administrative reporting, including the preparation and verification of supporting documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, cost allocation and expenditure, ensuring compliance with eligibility rules and Grant Agreement requirements.
• Support clients and partners in understanding and applying European Commission financial and administrative requirements.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Coordinate project activities, deadlines and reporting inputs across partners and internal stakeholders.
• Work with the Funding & Tenders Portal and relevant European Commission project management systems, including SyGMa.
• Support project reviews, amendments, audits and other post-award procedures when required.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and project partners, ensuring structured follow-up and timely resolution of project management issues.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably involving the implementation of EU-funded projects.
• Hands-on experience with post-award project management, ideally within Horizon Europe and/or H2020.
• Good understanding of EU grant financial management, including cost eligibility, budgeting, financial reporting and supporting documentation.
• Experience coordinating activities, deadlines and information across multiple project partners or stakeholders.

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Comfortable working directly with clients and providing practical guidance throughout project implementation.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage several priorities independently.
• Fluent Italian and professional-level English, both written and spoken.
• A collaborative, proactive and service-oriented approach, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Join a leading European innovation and funding consultancy with more than 600 colleagues across Europe.
• Work directly on innovative European R&D and innovation projects throughout their implementation phase.
• Develop specialised expertise in EU project management, financial reporting and grant compliance.
• Collaborate with international clients, project partners and colleagues across the PNO network.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

• Work in an environment that combines autonomy, responsibility and close collaboration.
• Benefit from continuous learning and opportunities for professional development within the European innovation ecosystem.
• Permanent Italian employment contract.
• Competitive salary of €32,000–€35,000 gross/year, depending on experience.