CESSDA ERIC is looking for a Project Manager to support the administration and coordination of European Commission (EC) funded projects and internal projects related to digital research infrastructure and data services.

Location: Bergen, Norway
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (1 year – parental leave replacement)
Working language: English

See the full vacancy advertisement here.

To apply, send a letter of motivation that describes your qualifications, experience, and specific outlook for the post, with the names of two referees or reference letters and a CV in a single PDF, to cessda@cessda.eu. All documents have to be in English.

The vacancy is open until filled. Short-listed candidates will first be interviewed virtually. Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person meeting in Bergen, Norway.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor project tasks and deliverables
• Contribute to project documentation and reporting (technical and financial)
• Support grant acquisition and proposal writing
• Represent CESSDA at project meetings and in outreach activities
• Assist internal project processes and reporting across CESSDA Service Providers

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in management, business, IT, data science, or social sciences (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ project management experience, preferably in EC or similar research funding programmes
• Strong coordination and communication skills across international and multi-partner settings
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Sensitivity to data privacy and GDPR
• Willingness to travel as needed

Additional assets:

• Knowledge of EC project procedures and management methodologies
• Ability to bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with digital infrastructure concepts (metadata, data repositories, APIs)

What we offer:

• International work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to European research infrastructure
• Competitive salary (public sector level, Norway)
• Private health insurance and pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth