EU & National Funded Projects Manager – Cybersecurity

Sphynx Technology Solutions

Manage EU and national funded cybersecurity projects including coordination, compliance, and reporting at Sphynx.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAthens • 🇬🇷 GreeceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing EU-funded projects, including compliance with Horizon Europe and financial reporting requirements, while effectively coordinating multi-partner consortia and maintaining project documentation. Strong organizational and communication skills facilitate successful stakeholder engagement and project execution.

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EU-Funded Project ManagementHorizon Europe ComplianceProject Management MethodologiesEC Funding & Tenders PortalMulti-Partner Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget TrackingTechnical ReportingRisk ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectJiraConfluenceGantt ChartsKPI Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Grant AgreementsEU Financial ReportingGDPR ComplianceIP ObligationsInternational Consortia

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end management of assigned EC and nationally funded projects — planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Coordinate work packages, track deliverables and milestones, and maintain project plans (Gantt charts, KPI dashboards)
Act as the primary point of contact for consortium partners on administrative and coordination matters
Manage grant agreements and consortium agreements, ensuring compliance with EC/national funding rules (e.g. Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement provisions)
Track budgets, personnel costs, timesheets, and cost eligibility across work packages and partners
Prepare and submit periodic technical and financial reports via the EC Funding & Tenders Portal or the relevant national platform
Organize and lead consortium meetings, general assemblies, and review meetings
Liaise with Project Officers, external reviewers, and auditors during reviews and audits
Interface between technical/engineering teams and funding bodies, translating technical progress into reporting requirements and vice versa
Identify project risks and deviations early, and drive mitigation and corrective action plans
Ensure compliance with EU funding regulations, GDPR, and IP/dissemination/exploitation obligations
Maintain project documentation, quality assurance processes, and internal audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (business administration, engineering, computer science, or related discipline)
3+ years of experience managing EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, Digital Europe Programme, or equivalent national schemes)
Working knowledge of the EC Funding & Tenders Portal, grant agreement provisions, and EU financial reporting requirements
Proven experience coordinating multi-partner, international consortia
Solid grounding in project management methodologies and tools (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, MS Project, Jira/Confluence, or similar)
Excellent written and spoken English; Greek is a strong plus
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in parallel
Comfortable working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to travel occasionally for consortium and review meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration based on skills, experience and motivation
Full time role
Opportunities to grow within a fast-moving organization developing cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies
An open and collaborative environment