Senior Project Manager – Grant Projects (all genders)
Job description
Lead the delivery of the multi-year EU Innovation Fund project CAROLUS for the industrialisation of VÆRIDION's Microliner, including setting up the first Final Assembly Line at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport. The role sits within Programme Management and translates grant commitments into an integrated delivery plan, also supporting further EU and national grant projects.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Munich, Germany
- Languages
- English – fluent, German
What you'll do
- Lead the end-to-end management of the CAROLUS grant project, from grant signature through industrialisation and entry into operation
- Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, milestone schedule, and deliverable roadmap, aligned with the company's master schedule
- Drive the completion of milestones and deliverables, ensuring that evidence is complete, consistent, and submitted on time
- Establish and run project governance, including steering committee meetings, risk management, escalation, and change control processes
- Coordinate engineering, certification, operations, and facility activities across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Prepare periodic and annual reports, covering technical progress, emission reduction performance, and knowledge sharing
- Act as the main point of contact for the funding authority, managing reporting obligations, communication, and grant amendments
- Ensure compliance with funding, environmental, and visibility requirements, and maintain audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle
- Contribute to new EU and national funding proposals, including consortium building, work plans, and budgets
- Support grant agreement preparation and the kick-off of newly awarded projects
- Manage running grant projects, including reporting, payment requests, partner coordination, and documentation
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Proven track record of managing milestone-driven projects and reporting to senior management
- Solid understanding of budgets, payment plans, and financial reporting
- Experience with project management and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar
- Highly structured and proactive, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, industrial, or other highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of lump sum EU funding or German national funding programmes
- German language skills
Your team
Programme Management
Benefits
- Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership
- Subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days
- Virtual stock options
- Free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket
- JobRad bicycle or e-bike leasing with tax advantages
- Pension scheme
- Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft
- Internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports)
Apply
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About VÆRIDION
VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We're bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.
Mission
Transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft, building a future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses.
Key facts
- 2021
- Electric aviation
- Founded in 2021
- Developing the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft
- Offices in Munich and Delft