Associate Project Manager
Opportunities await At White you will find a young, dynamic and fast-growing team of talented individuals eager to challenge themselves and grow with the business. It is a fast-paced work environment
Opportunities await At White you will find a young, dynamic and fast-growing team of talented individuals eager to challenge themselves and grow with the business. It is a fast-paced work environment with a large variety of tasks, working with and for a wide range of partners and with people with diverse backgrounds, there is always something new to learn. We believe that diversity is essential, whether it is background, cultures, gender or any other aspects, what makes us strong is our differences. We value our team members’ opinions and want them to help shape and grow the business. We hire smart people who have ideas and encourage them to execute those ideas. We value independent thought and ownership, but are committed to working as team to deliver quality work to our partners in a timely manner. What makes us attractive as an employer What makes us attractive as an employer At White, we want our people to thrive. We are proud to offer a workplace that encourages our team members to assume ownership of their work and realize their full potential. We offer opportunities to grow and to learn. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in judging people solely on their merits. We offer the opportunity to join a fast-growing team with great colleagues and a lot if interesting challenges. At White we offer a work environment that encourages ideas and innovation as well as rewards performance. In short, we offer Competitive remuneration Opportunities to learn and grow Intellectually challenging and stimulating work Great colleagues and work environment Diversity of tasks and partners to work with Flexibility as an additional incentive for performance What we look for in employees (what we value) What we look for in employees – What we value We look for excellence and reliability, these are the basis for the trust that our partners put in us. If you are a talented individual and if you display these qualities, there may be a place for you in White. We value intellectual curiosity and ability as well as high levels of motivation. White is a company with great ambitions both in terms of the work we deliver and the growth of the company, so we are always looking for people with a growth mindset. We work on a variety of different topics, using a vast array of tools, techniques and methodologies, so we are not only interested in a single type of profile, but we are always interested in: Excellence and reliability Highly skilled individuals Hard workers Innovative thinkers Can-do and entrepreneurial mindset
Brussels: Associate Project Manager – Research Department/Horizon Projects
White is a fast-developing research and consulting company based in Brussels and with a satellite office in Greece. White Research, our research unit, works at the frontiers of international research and innovation and collaborates with world-class academic and industrial organisations, on large collaborative research projects (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe) in fields ranging from technology, energy, mobility, and sustainability, to innovation and social studies. Our growing project portfolio entails work on diverse topics such as circular economy, bioeconomy, transport, renewable energy technologies, blockchain, security, migration and regional development.
We are currently looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our growing Research / Horizon Europe department in office in Brussels which specialises in the design, implementation and management of international R&D&I projects.
Your responsibilities
As an Associate Project Manager, you will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:
- The daily implementation of H2020 and Horizon Europe projects.
- Participation in the development of new projectproposals under Horizon Europe.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative information as well as in the elaboration of deliverables and scientific reports.
- Assist in the design and implementation of primary and secondary market research studies.
- Contribution to the delivery of policy, strategy, and stakeholder engagement/networking services.
What we look for:
The selected candidate should have:
- A BSc/MSc degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Business, Social Sciences or Communications. English-written dissertation would be a plus.
We are interested in profiles with the following merits:
- Strong academic performance (e.g. we are looking for top-in-class graduates; please indicate your grades in percentile, if possible).
- Language skills – Our working language is English. Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is a must. Knowledge of French is a plus.
- Multi-tasking abilities and a consultant mindset (e.g. being able to work across different tasks and domains, with demanding deadlines, proactive attitude, and eagerness to learn).
- International outlook and ambition (e.g. experience abroad, experience with multi-national teams and openness towards travelling abroad).
- Communication and social skills (e.g. competence in expressing complex ideas in writing, networking skills, communication and presentation skills, ability to work in diverse teams).
- GMAT/GRE test scores, if available, will be taken into strong consideration.
- Experience in implementing projects and/or in the development of research proposals will be considered an asset.
- 0-2 years of work experience.
What we offer
- Competitive, higher-than-average compensation matching the selected profile.
- A tight-knit, passionate and multi-disciplinary team.
- Fast career progression in a growing firm with an international focus, based on successful progress.
- Experience and knowledge in diverse scientific areas and the possibility to explore a variety of topics.
- Opportunity to develop substantial professional, management and research skills that will serve the selected candidate throughout her/his career.
- Tailored training programme and access to research, business and management skills.
- Working with international teams and world-class institutions and clients.
- Flexibility in working conditions (blend teleworking with office).
How to apply
Where relevant, please make sure that your CV includes all the scoring/grading information from tests (e.g. GMAT/GRE) and studies (e.g. grades percentile indication).
You do not need to send a cover letter.
White is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or other protected characteristic.