Grants Project Manager (Europe)

Climate Finance Solutions

19h•€60 - €85•Remote

About The Position

As a Grants Project Manager, Europe at CFS, you’ll own EU and national grant applications end-to-end, leading writing teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder timelines, while serving as the strategic interface between CFS and our clients. You’ll bring rigor and momentum to high-stakes proposals from kickoff through submission, with quality and competitive positioning as the priority. We’re a fast-paced, fully remote team. Contractors who deliver consistently are considered for our Senior Project Manager role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)
Fluency in English
Minimum of six years of grant project management or grant writing experience; at least three years as lead project manager on funded grant proposals
Strong scientific or technical knowledge relevant to climate solutions
Experience managing applications to EU funding agencies, including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council (EIC), the EU Innovation Fund, and the LIFE Programme
Strong knowledge of EU grant compliance, including Horizon Europe Programme Rules, the EU Grant Agreement framework, and applicable State Aid requirements
Working knowledge of the EU Funding and Tenders Portal; national portal experience is a plus
Proficiency in Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other standard project management and collaborative platforms
Strong oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
Equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications
Mission-driven, with a clear understanding of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree, particularly in a related field (business administration, public administration, or a scientific or technical field)
Prior grant writing experience
Experience as an evaluator for EU or national funding programmes, in particular the EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe
Multi-lingual writing capability and extensive experience with national funding agencies
Knowledge of climate sectors, including renewable energy, carbon management, energy storage/batteries, industrial decarbonization, critical minerals and materials, hydrogen and other clean fuels, grid technologies, transportation, sustainable agriculture, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, and more
Pre-award research administration, grant management, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Responsibilities

Manage grant applications from client kickoff through submission, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines
Develop project timelines, milestones, and go/no-go decision points aligned with solicitation requirements, and create project tasks assigned to the appropriate team members
Serve as the primary point of contact between CFS and the client/partners, providing weekly status updates on project status and pending action items
Coordinate writers and technical experts across proposal teams, balancing expertise with capacity to avoid burnout
Oversee compliance with EU grant regulations and the EU Grant Agreement framework; manage submissions across the EU Funding and Tenders Portal and applicable national portals
Serve as a strategic advisor to client teams on competitive positioning and partnership development, helping shape applications to maximize funding outcomes
Coordinate cross-functionally between CFS team members and external partners to ensure smooth proposal development and submission