Algiecel

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Project Manager Grants

Copenhagen, DK
Full Time
🧬 Biotech

Description

Do you want to take lead on Algiecels grant applications and project administration? Weare looking for a dedicated and responsible Project Manager Grants to join the AlgiecelTeam.

At Algiecel the ambitions are high. We are dedicated to nourishing the world with natural,protein & omega-3-rich ingredients while actively fighting climate change. Our teamreflects this purpose, fostering a work culture grounded in collaboration, sustainability,and a motivation to create a better world.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on the detailed and structured nature of grantwriting and project administration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys diving deepinto the specific requirements of Danish and European grant schemes, ensuringcompliance, and building the necessary processes and structures that support these effortsin our dynamic start-up environment.

As our new Project Manager Grants, you ensure efficient and transparent management ofthe grants. In this connection, you will work in close collaboration with other departmentsand have constructive dialogues with the different project stakeholders – all the way fromthe grant application to the final report. As Algiecel is a start-up with many tasks to besolved, you will also have the opportunity to take on other tasks depending on yourbackground and experience.

At Algiecel, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who share your commitment toeco-friendly solutions, with trust, transparency, and inclusivity at our core. With flexiblework arrangements and a flat hierarchy, we encourage autonomy, open communication,and work-life balance, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

Responsibilities

Grant Applications

  • Mapping & Planning: Identify upcoming grant calls and prioritize applications basedon strategic funding needs in coordination with Management.
    • Application writing process: Develop a roadmap for the specific calls we applyfor, and secure resources needed for the writing. Evaluate different options toincrease the success rate of applications.
    • Application writing: Be the focal point and coordinator for application writing(or with external support depending on the application's complexity).
  • Overview of activities: In collaboration with the relevant team develop workpackages and an overview of the activities needed for the respective grant.
  • Time Management: Implement structured processes for preparing and writing agrant application to reduce crunch times at the end of deadlines.

Grant Administration

  • Project Management Role: Taking on the “Project Manager” role in the currentportfolio of ongoing Algiecel projects, from an administrative and coordinativeperspective.
  • Setting structures: Ensuring appropriate structures for transparent and well-documented reporting as well as approval processes for internal hours spent andexternal costs incurred.
  • Core Administrative Tasks: Oversee project coordination, communication,dissemination, technical reporting, as well as milestone and annual reporting.Stakeholder management with grant organizations to optimize grantreimbursements.
  • Collaboration/Task Delegation: Work in close collaboration with the BusinessDevelopment Lead Delegate and delegate selected administrative tasks.

Job requirements

  • You have experience in professional project administration and coordination andknow how to implement necessary structures to comply with external requirements
  • You have experience working in a business set-up, understand what the corefunctions of a company are, and how they interact with each other
  • You have experience in handling several projects and you do it with a structuredapproach to your work and the ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
  • It is a great plus if you have a track record of assisting or writing applications yourselfand the ability to only little rely on external consultants (dependent on the grantscheme)

Qualifications

  • Academic background: Relevant bachelor's degree in biology, engineering, business,or law
  • Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written); Danish is an advantage.
  • Soft Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and time management;
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).