Job Description

Department: Research / Research Office

No. Of Positions: 1 (one) Project Manager

Reporting Line: Head of Research Office

Supervisory duties: May supervise one or more Project Officer personnel

Contract type: An initial two-year employment contract will be offered with the possibility for renewal. Full Time basis

Location: CYENS Centre of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus

Indicative Annual Gross Salary Range: €30,000 – €45,000. The salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

Probation Period: 6 (six) months

Preferred Start Date: July 2026, or as soon thereafter.

Application Deadline: 12th of July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Key requirements

Essential Requirements

• University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Degree of a level equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree) or Diploma or Certificate or other study title or qualifications in a field relevant to the Centre's activities.

• Master’s degree in a field relevant to the Centre's activities or another relevant field is considered an advantage.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in an academic, research or innovation organisation will be considered an advantage.

• Strong understanding of EU project management, reporting, deliverables, milestones, consortium coordination and compliance requirements.

• Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills are essential.

• Strong drafting skills for reports, minutes, formal correspondence and project documentation.

• Very good command of MS Office tools, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required

 

Desired Qualifications

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in project management, European studies, business administration, public administration, education, digital technologies, engineering, social sciences.

• Knowledge of Greek language.

• Familiarity with EU Funding & Tenders Portal reporting processes.

• Knowledge of the Cypriot research, innovation and business ecosystem.

• Certification in Project Management or equivalent (e.g. PMP, Prince2).

 

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage projects effectively, to ensure quality throughout the process and timely delivery
• To define scope and expected deliverables, determine success metrics and track against milestones
• To assist in preparing reports and deliverables and to manage changes to the projects’ scope schedule and cost when necessary
• To monitor risks proactively, drive prioritisation, balance business needs versus constraints and take mitigation actions and contingency plans
• To develop affectively presentations and materials to communicate project status
• To organise and participate in the preparation of research and innovation grants at national and European levels and to have a role in dissemination activities
• Carries out duties assigned by management, complying with company policies, procedures, training requirements, quality standards, and performance objectives, and undertakes any other related responsibilities as required.

 

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will be:

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask in a high-pressure work environment.

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow up proactively with multiple stakeholders.

 

What CYENS Offers

CYENS offers a dynamic, collaborative and international working environment where talented professionals contribute to impactful projects that support innovation, technology and societal advancement. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and collaboration with leading experts and organisations in Cyprus and abroad.

How to Apply

Application process

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and clearly indicate the position title in their application:

1.      Full CV (including contact details).

2       Cover letter outlining: 

your suitability for the role;

your motivation for applying; and

your earliest available start date.

3.        contact details of two referees. 

 

 

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About Company

CYENS Centre of Excellence

CYENS (formerly known as RISE) is a research centre of excellence in Nicosia, Cyprus. CYENS CoE is a significant investment supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, Max Planck Institute, University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017 (Teaming Phase 2) under grant agreement No. 739578, as well as from the Cypriot Government, local and international partners, and other sponsors. The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship.