Job Summary and Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Coordination: Lead and coordinate a consortium of stakeholders, including manufacturers, installation companies, and recyclers, to address their needs and concerns while ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables.
- Research and Analysis: Conduct complex technical searches and analyze information to support the project team. Develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems requiring creative and imaginative thinking.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate strategies and results to program members, potential members, and external stakeholders through reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.
- Event Coordination: Organize and coordinate events and webinars to disseminate project findings and engage with the broader community.
- Technical Leadership: Apply technical expertise across related disciplines to develop solutions and provide guidance to junior staff. Ensure technical and financial milestones are met.
- Reporting and Presentation: Prepare and present detailed research reports to the European Commission and other stakeholders. Ensure clear and effective communication of project progress and outcomes.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration across EPRI programs to ensure parallel work is informed and aligned.
- Proposal Development: Support proposal efforts and new promotional work to develop research or service opportunities that align with EPRI’s mission and capabilities.
Additional Requirements:
- Public Funding Experience: Experience in identifying and securing public funding opportunities, and coordinating award packages. Specially HORIZON projects.
- Independent Work: Operate independently on technical activities without direct supervision.
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with primary advisors and stakeholders in the research area.
- Project Management: Manage small to medium-sized projects, including budgets and resources, ensuring completion on schedule and within budget.
- Technical Networks: Interface with national and international technical networks, including manufacturers, consultants, academia, and research organizations.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering their development and growth.
- PV Industry Knowledge: Some knowledge of the photovoltaic (PV) or solar industry and related technologies (wind, gas, etc…).
Technical Skills Required:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for email communication and calendar management.
- Experience with SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
- Familiarity with Box for secure file sharing and storage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Education and Experience:
Proven experience in project management and technical leadership within the renewable energy sector.
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
