The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its successful tech, media, and telecom (TMT) practice. This is a position for an ambitious, assertive and results-oriented individual, eager to join our reputable and influential independent think tank and play a key part in its ongoing expansion.

Your responsibilities

Managing the delivery of multiple research projects in the TMT sector

• Coordinating the pitching of new research projects to members
• Defining delivery timelines for each project
• Organising, preparing and running project meetings & conference calls
• Developing engagement of members & external stakeholders
• Ensuring the quality of research reports, proof-reading/editing reports

Contributing to dissemination activities

• Working with the Communications team on the organisation of research project-related (and other types of) events
• Contributing to the drafting of newsletters, alerts, etc.
• Arranging meetings with EU policymakers & other stakeholders

Working with CERRE directors and academics to plan & coordinate streams of research

• Organisation and preparation of internal meetings with members of the CERRE Secretariat and Academic Team
• EU policy monitoring, especially of on-going research topics
• Proactively pursuing contacts and opportunities to expand research activities – new areas of work, new academic colleagues to work with, etc.

Your profile

• 5-7 years of experience in (EU) project management/public affairs/research (preferably in TMT);
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, excellent team player, ready to help others, solution-oriented;
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders: academics, industry representatives, European and national institutions and policymakers;
• Eager to expand knowledge and develop policy experience in new areas;
• Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages always a plus);
• Very organised, detail-oriented, delivers fast against deadlines;

The position is based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible. Competitive packages are on offer.

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@cerre.eu with ‘TMT Project Manager [candidate name]’ in the subject line by 12 November 2024. Interviews of relevant candidates will, however, start before that date.

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