European and international project manager alliance SUNRISE

The Université de Technologie de Compiègne is recruiting a European and International Project Manager as part of the development of the SUNRISE project at UTC, and the strengthening of our participation in projects funded by the European Union.

You will be responsible for monitoring, setting up, submitting and following up European, regional and national projects (ANR, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, etc.) as part of the SUNRISE alliance.

Missions

The European and International Projects Officer will work at the local and SUNRISE alliance level and will be responsible for :

• Ensure a strategic watch on European, national and regional funding opportunities in line with the development priorities of the UTC and the SUNRISE alliance.

• Set up and submit funding projects in collaboration with academic and administrative teams and national and international partners, in particular KA220 projects, ANR PRCI projects and ERDF projects if possible. Participate in the setting up and submission of Doctoral Network projects in the framework of Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions for SUNRISE.

• Coordinating responses to calls for projects by mobilising internal resources and ensuring compliance with administrative and financial requirements.

• Monitoring and managing funded projects: reporting, coordinating partners, monitoring budgets and meeting deadlines.

• Develop and lead a network of academic, industrial and institutional partners in France and abroad.

• Supporting the school's teaching and research staff and departments in developing their European and international cooperation initiatives.

• To contribute at the research level to the construction of a map of the scientific strengths of the SUNRISE partner universities and to work towards an alignment with the research map of the UTC in order to encourage contacts between researchers.

• In collaboration with the research department and the UTC doctoral school, to be involved in the creation of seminars, workshops, doctoral student days, and thesis cotutelles within the SUNRISE alliance.

• Contribute to the development of tools and the implementation of awareness-raising and training activities in European project engineering.

Skills

Technical knowledge/skills

• Cross-functional project management in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

• Knowledge of the workings of international university alliances and academic partnerships.

• Knowledge of the European higher education and research ecosystem, particularly Erasmus+ and Horizon.

• Mastery of project engineering and management methodology, as well as tools for evaluating European projects for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe funding bodies.

• Very fluent in English, you will be able to run meetings and draft documents (B2/C1 level). Another foreign language will be appreciated.

• Knowledge of administrative and financial procedures.

Expertise

• Project management and ability to coordinate stakeholders (academics, industry, local authorities).

• Negotiation and persuasion skills to involve teaching and research staff in setting up new projects, meet deadlines and ensure compliance with the regulatory framework for a project.

• Ability to analyse and summarise.

• An aptitude for intercultural communication and international networking.

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically both internally and externally.

• Ability to manage priorities and plan within constraints.

People skills

• Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment and in several languages.

• Autonomy and ability to report to line management.

• Thoroughness and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure

• Proactivity and ability to propose innovative ideas for the development of courses and projects.

Type of contract and expected date of recruitment

Project contract - planned duration: 3 years and 10 months - until 30 June 2029 at the latest

Gross monthly salary

According to experience and funding

Hours worked

37 hours and 30 minutes/week - 1,607 hours/year

Work environment and context

SUNRISE aims to highlight the role and actions of small-sized universities, which play a major part in driving development, innovation, and sustainability at the heart of European regions, particularly through their close ties with local businesses.
The European and International Project Officer reports directly to the Director of International Relations.
The successful candidate will work in an international environment, in close collaboration with members of the International Relations Department (DRI), representatives from partner universities within the SUNRISE alliance, and internal stakeholders of our institution.

About the institution

The Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) is a public institution of a scientific, cultural, and professional nature, founded in 1972 as an experimental technological university. UTC combines the strengths of a university—its eight research laboratories and doctoral school—with the advantages of a top-tier engineering school. It consistently ranks among the best public post-baccalaureate engineering institutions and plays a key role in the local innovation ecosystem.
UTC engages with society and the economic world by anticipating companies' research needs and supporting the professional integration of its 4,500 students. The university is built on two core pillars: a pedagogy fostering autonomy through an agile and innovative approach, and transdisciplinary technological research focused on innovation. It trains engineers, master’s students, and doctoral candidates capable of understanding the interactions between technology, humans, and society.
Internationally, UTC has significantly expanded its presence since the creation of its branch campus in Shanghai (UTSEUS) in 2005. This growth is reflected in a marked increase in international partnerships and the establishment of numerous double-degree programs worldwide. UTC's international influence continues to grow steadily, both in terms of global projects and innovative international academic programs. As part of its ambitious international strategy, the university is now a founding partner of the SUNRISE European University Alliance.

Profile required

Academic background

Master's degree (Bac +5) minimum, PhD appreciated in a relevant field, such as political science, international relations, project management or a related discipline.

English language: good oral and written level (B2/C1)

Professional experience

Proven experience in setting up and managing European (ERASMUS+, Horizon Europe, ANR, etc.) and/or international projects.