Post-Award Manager(EU R&D Grants–Horizon Europe)

To our client we are looking for a Post-Award Manager (EU R&D Grants – Horizon Europe) t o ensure compliant and efficient execution of Horizon Europe and national R&D projects by managing post-award financial and administrative processes, while coordinating closely with finance, technology, PMO, stakeholder relations, and legal teams. Key responsibilities Support budget preparation during proposal phase, ensuring alignment with cost eligibility rules and internal financial structures Manage post-award phase: grant agreement preparation, amendments, consortium agreement, coordination on IP protection, and internal setup Coordinate financial and administrative reporting (periodic and final) in line with Horizon Europe/national program requirements Act as an interface between finance, project teams (researchers/engineers), and external partners Ensure cost eligibility, time reporting, and documentation compliance, maintaining audit readiness Support PMO and stakeholder relations teams during both proposal preparation and project execution Track budgets and support financial monitoring (actuals vs. planned) in coordination with the technology team Maintain structured documentation and reporting processes Key deliverables High-quality proposal budgets aligned with funding rules Accurate and timely financial and administrative reports Audit-ready documentation with minimal compliance risk Experience 3–6+ years in EU R&D grant management, with a strong focus on Horizon Europe and/or national funding schemes (Germany, Sweden) Experience across both proposal budgeting and post-award execution Exposure to multi-partner collaborative projects Core competencies Solid understanding of Horizon Europe/National programs cost eligibility rules, reporting requirements, and funding models Experience coordinating financial reporting with finance departments and technical teams Ability to translate funding rules into practical guidance for researchers and PMO teams Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail Stakeholder interface Comfortable working across finance, R&D teams, PMO, and external consortium partners Ability to align administrative, financial, and project delivery perspectives Tools EU Funding & Tenders Portal Advanced Excel (budgeting and reporting) Experience with internal financial systems (e.g., ERP) is a plus Personal attributes Structured, reliable, and compliance-oriented Proactive and service-minded towards project teams Strong coordination skills in multi-stakeholder environments Fluent in English and German/Swedish Start: ASAP End: 2 Years Omfattning: 100 % Location: Denmark/Copenhagen. At least 4 days a week, more is preferable Payments: Hourly rate (SEK/h). No compensation is provided for travel or travel time. Billing information: PayExpress is the standard payment method for all our contracts. See the information below. Otherwise, the payment term is 60 days plus 1–5 days for processing.