Energy and Climate Research & Innovation Project Manager
City: Genova
Location: Genova, IT, 16129
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: Energy Innovation Centre
Level of experience: Junior
RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy and Climate Research & Innovation Project Manager to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the Energy Innovation Centre Division.
Mission
This role focuses on the project & proposal management of international R&D projects, focused on sustainability and decarbonization of the built environment, as well as climate change adaptation at rural and urban levels.
Key Accountabilities
The new resource will be part of the team Energy Innovation Strategic Centre, which is mainly exposed to R&D projects and innovation activities. They will:
* Manage EU R&D projects in the field of sustainability, decarbonization and climate adaptation of the built environment in urban and rural contexts
* Develop and manage EU R&D proposals in the same fields listed concerning R&D project management
* Develop and manage the network of EU project international partners.
* Scout Funded and Tendered opportunities in the field of Energy efficiency
* Contribute to RINA’s activities of technical development, in the framework of EU funded projects also interacting with international partners
* Contribute to or deliver reports and results European research and innovation projects involving energy efficiency, decarbonization, and climate mitigation and adaptation
* Contribute to the creation of new opportunities and the preparation of new proposals in the framework of European and international R&D programmes
* Contribute to the growth of RINA’s network of R&D partners in the field of energy transition, and climate mitigation and adaptation
Qualifications
* Degree in Energy/Building/Environmental engineering, with a strong focus on sustainability and climate mitigation/adaptation strategies
* PhD in a relevant field is a strong plus
* At least 3 years of related work-experience (including PhD)
* Fluency in English and Italian
* Excellent reporting skills both verbal and written
* Capacity to conduct research, organize work and produce results
* Excellent attitude to teamwork
* Open-minded to innovation, creativity and good attitude to networking
Soft Skills
The candidate is expected to have an analytical mind, a creative nature and some commercial awareness to excel in this important role. We are looking for a good communicator, able to work well in a professional and collaborative global reaching environment. You should work well in changing circumstances and be keen to develop as a ‘self-manager’, being accountable and taking satisfaction from delivering high quality results. You will have the confidence to stretch yourself, asking for support and being proactive in your own development. You will be customer focused, technically sound and results oriented, planning to achieve project objectives.
With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.
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