Senior Project Manager

KInIT combines the excellent competencies of academic researchers and educators with innovative companies, their needs and experience. By involving the private sector, we seek to create a healthy research ecosystem that is connected to existing universities, the Slovak Academy of Sciences and above all to the international community. In Slovakia, KInIT is a one of a kind scientific institute with top notch Slovak AI scientists and AI enthusiasts on board.Job descriptionWe are looking for an independent Senior Project Manager with a strong focus on financial management. You will lead a Centre of Excellence development project funded under the Slovakia Programme (ESIF) as a complementary part of a Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence initiative.You’ll become a key member of a unique research institute whose vision is to build an innovating ecosystem in the field of artificial intelligence, grounded in scientific excellence and a strong project team.Your role will be to ensure the effective and transparent use of financial resources, maintain a sustainable cash flow, and deliver accurate reporting.Job Description:Manage projects and coordinate project team membersMonitor and manage project risksOversee the achievement of project goalsDefine and control project budgetsMonitor project budget spending and ensure it aligns with the approved financial planPlan the schedule and process for submitting payment requestsPrepare and compile payment requests, including all required attachmentsDraft monitoring reports and financial overviewsVerify the eligibility of expenditures in line with the rules of the Slovakia Programme and EU legislationCollaborate closely with the accounting department, project team, and project partnersPrepare documentation for audits and inspectionsMaintain records and archive project documentation according to the provider’s requirementsBenefitsBesides the possibility of working in this very unique environment, we offer a 3rd pillar contribution, free Gym on the premises, Multisport card, lots of interesting internal seminars from our science teams and even more fun during our Institute´s festivities.Personality requirementsSkills:​Relevant experience and knowledge in project and financial management, with the ability to learn quicklyThe ability to communicate with external partners (consortium members, clients, state and public institutions, suppliers)The ability to critically analyze challenges and propose improvementsExperience and ability to coordinate multiple projects at onceHigh personal responsibility, goal-oriented, assertiveConceptual and analytical thinkingFlexibility, responsibility, and a high level of commitment​Requirements: ​2nd level university degree (economics or finance is preferred)Experience in financial managementAt least 5 years of experience in strategic project managementPrevious experience with grant schemes and EU projects, familiarity with Slovakia Programme (ESIF) is highly preferredProficient in EnglishAdvanced practical skills in office software (G-Suite or MS Office)Information about selection processShould you be interested in applying for our job opening, please send us your CV. We will contact you with information about the selection process.Company descriptionKInIT is an independent non-profit institute connecting industry to excellent science. We bring together and enable growth of experts in artificial intelligence and other areas of computer science, with connections to other disciplines:Web and user data processing including empowering humans with the ability to evaluate credibility of information and its manipulationProcessing and comprehension of natural languageGreen and secure environmentEthics and human values in intelligent technologiesKInIT combines the excellent competencies of academic researchers and educators with innovative companies, their needs and experience. By involving the private sector, our team of top notch Slovak AI research experts seek to create a healthy research ecosystem that bridges academia and industry