12813 - Project Manager

**CMCC Position cod. 12813

Project Manager**
Deadline: February 13th, 2026

What We Are Looking For
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field?

The Advanced Digital Innovation Center (ADIC) at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC Foundation), located in Lecce, is looking for 1 talented and enthusiastic Project manager.

We are looking for a motivated and well-organized Project Manager who can manage multiple activities in parallel, keep track of deadlines, and ensure smooth project execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an international, multidisciplinary environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with different stakeholders are essential, as is experience in supporting project administration, reporting, and pre-project activities.

About Us
CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC's global position in climate change research…Together

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:
ROLE
The Project Manager will support the coordination and day-to-day management of funded projects, contributing to planning, implementation, monitoring of activities, and budget oversight. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and project partners, supporting reporting, financial tracking, and administrative processes, and ensuring compliance with project timelines, contractual requirements, and donor regulations.

The mission of the role is to contribute to the overall success of projects across their full life cycle, providing support during both pre-award and post-award phases, from proposal development to execution. The Project Manager will work to ensure the timely delivery of work plans, sound financial management, accurate reporting, and successful audits, acting as a strategic and operational liaison across the Foundation to align project management practices with CMCC's strategic objectives and maximize project impact, in line with internal guidelines and directives.

Responsibilities
The Project Manager will support ADIC, with:

• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities to ensure timely achievement of milestones and deliverables
• Managing project timelines, deadlines, and resources efficiently
• Monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and supporting financial reporting and compliance.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and funding requirements
• Preparing and contributing to management-related deliverables and reports
• Coordinating with consortium partners, supporting communication and collaboration
• Following up with donors and funding agencies on reporting, documentation, and requirements
• Supporting the scientific team in pre-project activities, including proposal preparation and project design
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting internal project administration

Requirements

• Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, MBA, economics, political science, or similar)
• Proven experience in project management, preferably with EU-funded or publicly funded projects
• Experience in financial management, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and reporting and compliance support
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and manage challenges
• Advanced knowledge of the English language (written and spoken)
• Very good command of the Office suite and IT project management tools

Desirable / Additional Assets

• Experience with Horizon Europe or previous EU Framework Programmes
• Familiarity with project management and financial reporting tools
• Experience in research or academic environments
• Experience in supporting pre-project activities, such as proposal preparation and budgeting
• Knowledge of consortium management and donor relations
• Knowledge in scientific disciplines

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The position will be based in Lecce at CMCC headquarters
• The appointment period will be of 12 months starting as soon as possible, renewable pending positive evaluation, with a gross annual salary range based on qualification and working experience and competitive with major research centres in Europe.
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract
• Flexible working time as per internal policies
• Support during the immigration process, if needed

PROTECTED CATEGORY
Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.

Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).

CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.

This job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned CMCC Position.