We're looking for an EU PROJECT MANAGER!

WHO’S OPENDOT? ⭐ 

OpenDot is an innovation hub for social impact, dedicated to creating a positive change for people and communities by addressing their real needs. We operate at both local and international levels, participating in long-term grant-funded projects that involve a large number of stakeholders.

OpenDot has its internal Fab Lab - a digital fabrication laboratory; its team of designers and developers who conduct targeted research as needed; and finally, the dissemination of acquired knowledge through education and the open source philosophy.

Our mission is to create a positive impact on real needs with empowerment of all actors through shared innovation.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 🔎

We’re currently looking for a full time mid level Project Manager to join our team.

You will closely collaborate with our team of designers (graphic and service), developers and makers by developing, coordinating and overlooking all of the activities within the projects you are assigned to.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 💪🏻

• Working closely with the team at a practical level
• Organizing and coordinating complex projects
• Managing budget
• Performing back office activities
• Dealing with administrative tasks and partners relationships
• Searching for grant funding opportunities closed to organization’s mission and objectives
• Collaborating in writing grant proposals 
• Dealing with administrative tasks

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 🚀

• High knowledge of the English language (both written and spoken);
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent ability to organize day to day activities;
• Previous experience in coordinating team members as well as working with multidisciplinary project partners;
• Good ability to develop complex projects effectively;
• Good ability in problem solving, able to simplify and bring clarity to challenging situations; 
• Ability to manage budget;
• Curiosity/interest towards sustainability/social innovation topics;
• Strong creative skillset, flexibility, and out of the box thinking;
• Good team coordination skills and team player
• Having participated in the writing of national and European proposals or in the implementation of funded projects.

IT'S A PLUS:
Good customer relations skills and a customer-centric personality;
Bachelor/Master degree.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND 🫶🏽

✨ A stimulating and friendly environment where you can grow professionally and personally; 

 🇮🇹  Working language: Italian;

🧑‍💻Work in presence in our office in Milan + flexibility for remote work (evaluated case by case);

🥑 An equipped kitchen where we make lunches all together;

💛 We strongly believe in the power of human interaction and collaboration.

Please send your application to job@opendotlab.it