Proposal Development Lead

Overview We believe in making and shaping a competitive digital Europe that is inclusive, fair and sustainable and aim at global impact through European innovation fueled by entrepreneurial talent and digital technology. We embody the future of innovation by mobilizing a pan-European multi-stakeholder open-innovation ecosystem of top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities and research institutes, where students, researchers, engineers, business developers and investors address the technology, talent, skills, business and capital needs of digital entrepreneurship. We build the next generation of digital ventures, digital products and services, and breed digital entrepreneurial talent, helping business and entrepreneurs to be at the frontier of digital innovation by providing them with technology, talent, and growth support.

The Role As Proposal Development Lead you will be leading EIT Digital’s effort in building consortia and develop the proposal to opportunities funded by the European Commission and other international / national organizations, both managing the preparation of bids end-to-end, contributing to bids under the responsibility of other teams, and coordinating the effort of different resources across a diverse and extensive portfolio of opportunities at the same time, ensuring consistency with the overall Strategic Innovation Agenda of EIT Digital.

The Proposal Development Lead performs her / his tasks by liaising with the Ecosystem / Education / Innovation functions responsible for the area by which the projects are executed.

Main Responsibilities Lead the preparation and writing of high-quality grant and tender proposals.

Support scouting of opportunities (European, international, national grants and tenders) for EIT Digital and provide recommendations on strategic partner engagement and EIT Digital positioning in specific opportunities.

Support the collection, monitoring and integration of data to support EIT Digital’s pro-active scouting of opportunities.

Call requirements and / or tender specification analysis and assessment.

Overall responsibility for planning, organizing, monitoring and managing reporting of EIT Digital engagement with identified opportunities by liaising and aligning with the Ecosystem / Education / Innovation functions responsible for proposal development as well as lead the preparation of selected applications.

Review, edit and communicate feedback to writing teams who are responsible for the proposal preparation (both internal as well as external).

Contribute to input and cost estimates in the context of budget preparation.

Contribute to the effective dissemination of opportunities within EIT Digital.

Contribute to the EU Projects Team and overall EIT Digital knowledge sharing and upskilling.

Qualifications and Experience Background in STEM preferred or related field.

Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience : EU funded opportunities, grant life-cycle management, proposal preparation, coordination of proposals, bids and whole projects or work-packaged.

10+ years of proven project management experience.

Proven experience with Horizon 2020 / Europe and other relevant National / European funding schemes.

Strong track record in acquiring opportunities and building successful consortia, both Grant proposals and Tenders.

Proactive, autonomous and team-oriented professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, effective leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.

Strong track record in stakeholder management, both external and internal to an organization.

Excellent knowledge of EU funded projects administrative and financial aspects.

Excellent network with European and national funding agencies, and with European Academia, RTOs and Industry.

Languages Excellent command of English is required. Additional EU languages are considered an asset.

Employment This is a full-time position. Employment in one of our pan-European network of Co-Location Centers / HUBs can be considered. Applicant may be required for occasional travel to other European Co-Location Centers.

To apply Please mail a resume and motivation letter to outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

Applications should be submitted before 23 : 59 CEST on September 28, 2025. The applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted.

EIT Digital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong digital Europe that works for everyone it is vital that we have diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience in the sector. Therefore, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the above criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

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