Fondazione Bruno Kessler is looking for a Project Manager to join the Project Management Group (PMG) of the Digital Society Centre, with a focus on European research and innovation projects in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The PMG works across research units and administrative offices, supporting and managing local, national and European projects with the goal of building transparent, predictable and repeatable project management processes in collaboration with researchers.
What to expect
You will work within the PMG Unit of the Digital Society Centre, collaborating with researchers from the Digital Society and Augmented Intelligence Centres and with international partners, while reporting directly to the Head of the PMG Unit. A key responsibility will be supporting the implementation of an upcoming Horizon Europe project on Agentic AI, with a focus on project management, communication and stakeholder engagement. In parallel, you will contribute to funding acquisition and proposal development across both centres’ research areas. The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract (38 hours per week) for 24 months, starting in February 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. The gross annual salary is approximately €41,245, plus an objectives achievement bonus. Benefits include flexi-time, a company-subsidised cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car parking, supplementary pension and health fund, free training courses, public transport and sport discounts, psychological support services, and welcome office support for visa and accommodation.Position
The selected candidate will support the implementation of the Horizon Europe project on Agentic AI and other collaborative research projects, particularly those related to Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on project monitoring, reporting, communication and stakeholder management. The role includes providing operational support within other EU-funded research and innovation projects of the DIGIS and AI Centres and supporting their participation in programmes mainly focused on trustworthy and human-centric AI, agentic and cooperative AI and digital innovation. The selected candidate will also identify funding opportunities, match them with the scientific expertise of the research groups, build consortia and lead the preparation of proposals as the main contact person for local, national and international research and innovation projects. The role also includes managing relationships with local and international stakeholders within the scope of PMG projects.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines;
- at least 2 years of experience as a project manager focused on writing and managing European projects;
- solid knowledge of the Horizon Europe funding programme and other research and innovation programmes;
- experience in large collaborative European projects, preferably in the field of Artificial Intelligence and within Horizon Europe;
- an emerging track record in writing successful research proposals as a main writer within Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020 or other relevant funding programmes;
- good knowledge of Italian, at least B2 level;
- excellent knowledge of English, at least C1 level;
- strategic vision and management skills;
- a teamwork-oriented approach, with good communication and interpersonal skills;
- accuracy, flexibility, proactivity and goal orientation.
Preferred requirements
The following will be positively evaluated:
- a PhD awarded by an Italian or foreign university, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad;
- experience in managing large collaborative European projects under Horizon Europe;
- 4 or more years of experience as a project manager focused on writing and managing European projects;
- familiarity with the European AI research and innovation ecosystem, including networks and initiatives such as ELLIS, ADRA and CAIRNE;
- a research background and good knowledge of the research process;
- a project management certification such as PMP or PM²;
- good knowledge of administrative procedures within EU projects and of the European Funding & Tender Portal.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by 5 November 2026 via the online form at jobs. For further information, please read the full call for applications available here
or on the FBK's website.
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