Project Manager I – Subsidy projects (fixed-term 24 months)

Who we are

Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
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Purpose of the job / project

You will play a key role in supporting the timely and high-quality delivery of project milestones and
the achievement of the objectives of our current subsidy projectsfunded by the European Commission (EC). You will work closely with a diverse team of data analysts, curators, data scientists, data stewards, data engineers, software developers, DevOps and scrum masters. Together, you will contribute to the successful delivery of these projects and their contractual obligations to funders.

As a project manager, your primary role will be to manage the progress and reporting of ongoing
subsidy-funded innovation projects with a limited duration (2-4 years) and defined end dates. You will organise project meetings, events and contribute to project reviews and dissemination. You will also participate in setting up the project management process, tooling, best practice, quality framework, and standard operating procedures that are relevant to those projects.

What you will do

• Support project leaders in project management

• Manage project implementation, including communication with external project partnerships

• Follow and manage project timelines, identify implementation risks, issues and conflicts, and work on solutions

• Prepare, coordinate and submit monitoring reports to responsible managing authorities

• Manage communication with third parties and stakeholders during project implementation, including project meetings and events

• Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of deliverables, ensuring their completeness and compliance with project requirements

• Support applications, technical proposals, and budget planning under EC and national research and innovation programmes

• Contribute to project management frameworks and support their implementation Provide guidance on project management processes and tools to internal teams and partners, as needed

• Provide guidance to less experienced team members

Who you are

Required

• MSc or PhD in natural science, technology or social science with technical skills

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in technical project management

• At least 3 years’ of experience in managing national and European Union (EU)-level innovation projects

• Good knowledge command of office software (MS Excel, Word, SharePoint, Power BI, Google Workspace, Webex/Teams & other collaboration tools)

• Excellent command of project management tools (e.g. Jira or similar)

• Good knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies and organisations (SAFe in particular)

• Excellent verbal communication skills in English

• Excellent writing skills (documentation, reports, etc.)

• Travel availability (Schengen and non-Schengen, 2-3 times a year)

• Responsibility, consistency, and adherence to strict deadlines

• Administrative, organisational, and communication skills

Optional (considered as advantages)

• Knowledge of project reporting (both technical and financial)

• Knowledge of a second European language (especially German or French)

• Received formal project management training or otherwise proven knowledge of project management methods

• Basic understanding of GDPR in the research and development domain

• Good working knowledge of a project management framework such as the PM2 methodology (https://www.pm2alliance.eu/)

• Working knowledge of data processing tools

• Working knowledge of Atlassian Solutions (e.g. Confluence, Jira Service Management)

• Experience in managing EC projects in a coordinator’s institute

About us

What we offer

• Dynamic and innovative work environment

• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders

• Inclusive and diverse culture

• European recognition and impactful projects

• Shape the future of the data revolution

What sets us apart
The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.
Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.
Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!
Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.

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Information for Recruitment Agencies:
LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.

Data Processing:
LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As LNDS's Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider, Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com

Pay Transparency:

The full‑time base salary range for this position is shown at the top of the job advertisement or is discussed with the LNDS Talent Acquisition team early in the process.

The final offer will depend on several factors, including:
• the scope, complexity, responsibilities, and requirements of the role, and
• your individual profile, such as your education or qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and relevant experience.
If you do not meet all the role requirements or if you significantly exceed them, the final salary offered may fall below or above the stated range.
In addition to your base salary, you may also be eligible for other rewards and benefits, including a competitive performance‑based bonus.
Eligibility depends on LNDS policies and the terms outlined in your employment contract.