At iPronics, pioneers in software-defined photonics and creators of the world’s first programmable optical switch on silicon, we’re developing our Optical Network Engine — a full technology stack from silicon photonics to software APIs — to meet the needs of next-generation AI and data center architectures.
What You’ll Do As a Grants Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the leadership and day-to-day management of publicly funded R&D; projects, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and international consortiums.
Your main responsibilities will include: * Lead and coordinate internal teams and external partners to achieve project goals and deliverables. * Monitor progress against milestones, ensuring compliance with funding body requirements. * Prepare and oversee high-quality deliverables such as interim, annual, and final reports. * Manage budgets and financial reports, ensuring alignment with funding guidelines. * Administer resource allocation and maintain accurate staff effort tracking. * Identify and mitigate risks, addressing challenges proactively to ensure project success. * Represent iPronics in meetings - Attend and actively participate in all project meetings, both virtual and in-person, with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
What We’re Looking For Education & Experience * Proven experience managing public-funded projects from agencies such as the European Union (Horizon Europe), EISMEA (Accelerator programs), and Spanish government programs (e.g., IPCEI, Misiones PERTE). * Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field (advanced degree is a plus). * Full professional proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus). * Experience managing technical and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with funding rules and audits. * Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and preferably ERP or grant management platforms. * Availability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Core Competencies * Excellent organizational, planning, and leadership skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal abilities across multidisciplinary teams. * Reliable, proactive, and self-driven, with a high sense of ownership. * Ability to prioritize effectively and thrive in dynamic environments. * Demonstrated success in managing complex multi-partner projects with precision and accountability.
Preferred * Background in photonics or photonics integration is a plus. * Experience preparing and submitting grant proposals for EU and national programs. * Familiarity with EU funding frameworks, financial audits, and technical compliance standards.
What We Offer * Permanent, full-time position based in Valencia. * Versátil working hours and a hybrid work model. * Private health insurance and pension plan. * December 24th and 31st off. * Opportunity to lead high-visibility European projects with strategic impact. * A collaborative, international, and innovative work environment within a fast-growing deep-tech company. * Clear career growth path toward senior leadership and internal R&D; project management roles.
Why Join iPronics? At iPronics, we’re redefining the future of optical networking for AI and data centers, combining silicon photonics, microelectronics, and software intelligence to build ultra-efficient and scalable optical systems.
Following our €20M Series A funding round, we’re expanding globally and strengthening our partnerships with top-tier research and industrial players across Europe.
You’ll be joining a passionate, multidisciplinary team working from sunny Valencia ☀, collaborating on projects with real-world impact at the intersection of technology, innovation, and European excellence. ? Interested? If you’re passionate about innovation management, European collaboration, and building the future of photonics through public-funded projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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