The Consortium of European Social Science Data Archives (CESSDA) is a pan-European distributed research infrastructure (ERIC) that provides large-scale, integrated and sustainable data services to the social sciences research community to conduct high-quality research and contribute to solutions to major societal challenges.
CESSDA has 22 member countries and is a Landmark on the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap, a part of the SSHOC (Social Sciences and Humanities Open Cluster) and contributes to the build-up of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC).
The Main Office supports its Members, Service Providers and international partners and initiates, coordinates and aligns strategic activities.
Job title: Project Manager
Contract: Fixed-term contract for one year (Replacement for leave)
Hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week)
Responsible to: Head of Project Management
Job location: CESSDA ERIC Bergen, Norway
Working language: English
Information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Academic degree - Master’s in management, business administration, information systems, data science, IT or social sciences and humanities (or equivalent academic qualification).
• Relevant professional qualifications with a minimum of three years of experience in Project Management or participation in the implementation of EC Framework Programmes or other funding programmes or equivalent.
• Alternatively, experience in collaborating on projects involving digital services, research IT, or data platforms.
• Able to prioritise in long-term planning.
• Experience in coordination and communication across partners from different organisations and countries.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to adapt messages to fit the needs of a variety of audiences.
• Sensitivity to privacy and confidentiality issues, application of GDPR rules.
• Willingness to travel when required.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Critical and analytical skills
• Ownership and result-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently
• Team player
• Adaptability

ROLE

The Project Manager supports the Head of Project Management in all stages of the successful administration and management of EC and other grants. He/she ensures effective administration and implementation of an allocated portfolio of contracted EC projects or other types of contracts. He/She also contributes to the alignment of technical project deliverables with CESSDA’s strategic objectives and technical roadmap supporting Open Science and FAIR. The Project Manager represents CESSDA in diverse project meetings and contributes to its reputation and visibility.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of an international research infrastructure at the intersection of social science and digital research infrastructure. A solid understanding of digital infrastructures, data services or IT-based research environments is highly desirable to navigate and participate in technology-related tasks effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

EC Projects

Coordinate the implementation of projects’ tasks assigned to CESSDA team members of all divisions:

• Monitor and review project plans, resources, deliverables, goals and milestones.
• Perform risk management and propose contingency measures and adaptations to achieve project goals.
• Contribute to tasks and work packages allocated to: Draft deliverables, plans, and financial and technical reports as needed.
• Support the acquisition of projects and the proposal submission process.
• Represent the CESSDA MO in project meetings.
• Contribute to CESSDA’s visibility through outreach activities for different audiences.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Internal Projects

Contribute to tasks related to CESSDA internal funding processes:

• Contribute to CESSDA work plans or other contracts by supporting the implementation of processes, supporting Service Providers with guidelines and reporting, and other administrative activities.
• Other duties within the scope of the contracted projects’ implementation.