.Organisation/Company: BARCELONA SUPERCOMPUTING CENTERDepartment: Project ManagementResearch Field: AllResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)Positions: Research Support PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 31 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeReference Number: 695_24_DIR_PM_SPMIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? YesOffer Description Context And MissionWe are looking for candidates to manage the proposals and projects of the areas under the Directors' Department, particularly Computational Social Sciences and Innovation and Business Development, Education and Training, and International Partnerships. Work will cover the full life-cycle of research projects from the preparation of proposals to the execution and closing of projects (including coordinated projects). If and when funds become available from projects, the successful candidate will also hire and manage other project managers. The position will be based within the BSC's Project Management Office (PMO) and will report to the PMO coordinator.Key DutiesBe the main point of contact for the Heads of Area of the Directors' Department and the PMO coordinator. Maintain a strategic overview of the area's objectives and future opportunities and help the heads of area to plan and prepare to take maximum advantage of these opportunities.Ensure that relevant databases and control documents are complete and up to date for their area of responsibility.If project funding becomes available to hire additional resources: Take the lead in recruitment processes for project managers for their area, distribute work and define, follow-up on and evaluate objectives for the project manager(s) under their responsibility, and identify training needs and suggest training for the project managers they are responsible for.Project Coordination: Carefully plan the use of resources and monitor the progress of work in coordinated projects, anticipate possible problems and maintain excellent communication with the Principal Investigator and with the Project Officer of the funding body. Keep track of budgets and effort spent. Organize and participate in meetings, teleconferences, reviews, and other events if needed. Prepare and submit high-quality periodic reports on time. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.Detect, communicate and explore funding opportunities, and agree and maintain a call calendar with department directors to ensure proper planning of proposals.Proposal Management: Efficiently and effectively carry out the administrative work needed to facilitate the participation of BSC researchers in project proposals
