Following a series of newly awarded projects, we are expanding our team with a Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of research & innovation, business, and marketing. In this role, you will lead the delivery of Horizon Europe projects and play a central part in shaping our next wave of grants.
The adecuado candidate brings solid experience in Dissemination, Communication & Exploitation within Horizon Europe, a hands-on approach to proposal writing, and a genuine enthusiasm for turning breakthrough science into real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and implement 2–3 projects funded under Horizon Europe, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, and budget.
- Lead work packages, tasks, and deliverables focused on Dissemination, Communication, and Exploitation.
- Coordinate internal and external project resources, keeping all parties aligned on requirements, deadlines, and milestones.
- Monitor and report on project activities, results, and resource allocation, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Represent the team at meetings across Europe as required.
- Contribute to the preparation of new Horizon Europe grants, including concept development, partner scouting, and drafting.
- Build synergies and business opportunities within the European R&D; ecosystem.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience with European funding programmes (particularly Horizon Europe). Strong focus on Dissemination, Communication, and Exploitation activities.
- Proven track record in Horizon Europe proposal writing.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in science, engineering, marketing, or business — or equivalent professional experience.
- Excellent project management and presentation skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgement in decision-making.
- Rigorous attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines.
Preferred Skills
- Experience developing Exploitation strategies and mentoring colleagues in this area.
- Creative, proactive thinking with a genuine interest in research and innovation.
- Interest in continuous learning and professional growth.
- Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives for proposals and dissemination activities.
- Proficiency in additional European languages (Spanish, French, German, or Italian) is a plus.
What We Offer
This is a full-time, fully remote freelance position based on a 5-day working week. The rate ranges from €240-325/day (estimated annual gross income of €55,000-75,000, depending on experience). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
Please note: Applications are open exclusively to candidates residing in Europe with the legal right to work on a freelance basis.
About Us
AUSTRALO is a marketing agency rooted in Research and Innovation. Our mission is to transform the unique value of breakthrough ideas into positive impact—turning early-stage high potential into tangible results, widespread adoption, and growth. We partner with bold teams in Deep Tech, Industry 5.0 and Fast-track Innovation to create a competitive edge from Lab to Market.
With a track record across 55 EU-funded projects since 2020, we bring our network and full-stack service portfolio in Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication and Ecosystem Building. With offices in Spain and Estonia, we work with top universities, startups, industry and policymakers.
We are a diverse, distributed team across Europe, united by a collaborative spirit and an easygoing working culture. We are committed to gender balance and actively cultivate an inclusive environment where every voice is heard. Day-to-day, we collaborate through Slack and email, complemented by regular video calls to stay aligned. We value autonomy, trust our team to manage their own time, and focus on delivering meaningful results.