Grants Project Manager (Europe)

Job description

ABOUT CFS Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a global consultancy that helps companies and organizations secure large-scale grant funding for climate solutions. To date, our team has secured over $1.6 billion in non-dilutive funding for clients across Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and emerging markets worldwide. As a mission-driven company, we are committed to providing equitable access to the climate funding ecosystem and building the next generation of leaders in climate finance. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Grants Project Manager, Europe at CFS, you’ll own EU and national grant applications end-to-end, leading writing teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder timelines, while serving as the strategic interface between CFS and our clients. You’ll bring rigor and momentum to high-stakes proposals from kickoff through submission, with quality and competitive positioning as the priority. We’re a fast-paced, fully remote team. Contractors who deliver consistently are considered for our Senior Project Manager role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage grant applications from client kickoff through submission, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines • Develop project timelines, milestones, and go/no-go decision points aligned with solicitation requirements, and create project tasks assigned to the appropriate team members • Serve as the primary point of contact between CFS and the client/partners, providing weekly status updates on project status and pending action items • Coordinate writers and technical experts across proposal teams, balancing expertise with capacity to avoid burnout • Oversee compliance with EU grant regulations and the EU Grant Agreement framework; manage submissions across the EU Funding and Tenders Portal and applicable national portals • Serve as a strategic advisor to client teams on competitive positioning and partnership development, helping shape applications to maximize funding outcomes • Coordinate cross-functionally between CFS team members and external partners to ensure smooth proposal development and submission QUALIFICATIONS Required • Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) • Fluency in English • Minimum of six years of grant project management or grant writing experience; at least three years as lead project manager on funded grant proposals • Strong scientific or technical knowledge relevant to climate solutions • Experience managing applications to EU funding agencies, including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council (EIC), the EU Innovation Fund, and the LIFE Programme • Strong knowledge of EU grant compliance, including Horizon Europe Programme Rules, the EU Grant Agreement framework, and applicable State Aid requirements • Working knowledge of the EU Funding and Tenders Portal; national portal experience is a plus • Proficiency in Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other standard project management and collaborative platforms • Strong oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment • Equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications • Mission-driven, with a clear understanding of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis Preferred • Graduate degree, particularly in a related field (business administration, public administration, or a scientific or technical field) • Prior grant writing experience • Experience as an evaluator for EU or national funding programmes, in particular the EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe • Multi-lingual writing capability and extensive experience with national funding agencies • Knowledge of climate sectors, including renewable energy, carbon management, energy storage/batteries, industrial decarbonization, critical minerals and materials, hydrogen and other clean fuels, grid technologies, transportation, sustainable agriculture, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, and more • Pre-award research administration, grant management, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY Climate Finance Solutions values diversity and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. We firmly believe that a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is essential for addressing the complex challenges of climate change. We promote climate and social justice through our climate projects and within our own team. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities (including women/non-male folks, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, indigenous people, and people with disabilities) to apply to positions within the company. CFS is a member company of Empowering Diversity in Clean Tech (EDICT). COMPENSATION: €60-85 EUR / $70-100 USD per hour, commensurate with experience Position Type: Contractor Location: Remote/Europe