ERTICO-ITS Europe is a public-private partnership with more than 120 Partners that drives forward innovation in Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS) for a safer and more sustainable future for European citizens. At ERTICO, we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing world and pride ourselves on promoting innovative technology solutions.
We seek restless spirits ready to bring smart mobility further to life, and make a difference.
We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time position based in Brussels for our Innovation and Deployment Department
SENIOR PROJECT SUPPORT MANAGER TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Specialised in Intelligent Transport Systems
Based in Brussels
Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent
ERTICO – ITS Europe is looking for a motivated and skilled Senior Project Support Manager with a technical expertise in Transports & Logistics to support the delivery and development of Horizon Europe projects. Working closely with the Project Managers and the Heads, the selected candidate will play a vital role in the execution of EU-funded projects, partner coordination, administrative project management, and proposal building support. This is a unique opportunity to grow in a leading European public-private partnership focused on future mobility, innovation, and sustainability.
Your responsibilities for ERTICO:
Horizon Europe Projects Support & Delivery
Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Horizon Europe and other EU-funded projects.
Assist in preparing deliverables, internal reports, and project documentation.
Help monitor project timelines, milestones, and budgets in collaboration with the Senior PM.
Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
Horizon Europe Proposal Development
Contribute to drafting and compiling proposal content, administrative forms, and supporting documents for new Horizon Europe submissions.
Assist in identifying potential funding opportunities and support the proposal preparation process under the guidance of the Senior PM.
Maintain regular communication with project partners and stakeholders.
Actively contribute to the development of new ideas, pilots, or research activities ERTICO Partnership Engagement & Strategy Contribution.
Help organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and events related to ERTICO partnership and area projects.
Represent ERTICO in internal and occasional external stakeholder meetings.
Contribute to success of ITS Europe and World Congress organised by ERTICO.
Qualifications we require:
University degree in Engineering (e.g., electronics, IT, transport, automotive, telecommunications, computer science), Science (e.g., physics, mathematics, IT), or a related field.
Strong knowledge of Transports & Logistics, Transport Planning, Data Spaces, ITS, Electrification, CCAM, or sustainable transport concepts or a related field.
Minimum 2–5 years of professional experience in EU project management or coordination (preferably H2020 or Horizon Europe).
Familiarity with the Horizon Europe framework and the ECAS/SEDIA platform.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
Previous experience in organising events and workshops.
Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional EU languages are an asset.
Experience supporting large EU consortia or green and urban mobility projects.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
Previous experience with stakeholder or partner engagement.
As part of our team, we offer:
An excellent working opportunity in a dynamic international environment with a multi-cultural team
An attractive extra-legal benefit and salary package
A culture of continuous learning and visionary working atmosphere where we empower our team members to grow, innovate, and adapt to the ever-changing mobility landscape
A work environment based on intellectual curiosity where our values (cooperative, passionate, impactful, open and visionary) embrace everything we do to achieve our vision
A highly skilled team with diverse expertise and "learn-it-all" mindset
A visionary working atmosphere which aims to be positively impactful for you, your skills and career development
Please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@mail.ertico.com.
We aim to ensure a transparent, respectful, and inclusive recruitment process as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of background or identity. As we receive a high number of applications, you will only be contacted if your skills and experience align with our needs for this role. The successful candidates will be invited to a first interview with the prospective supervisor.
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