PROJECT MANAGER
General Information
Company: Semi Zabala, S.L.
Department: Project Management / Business development
Location: Donostia — On-site
Contract type: Full-time
Level: At least 3 to 6 years of experience
Job Summary
At Semi Zabala, S.L. we are looking for a Project Manager to comprehensively manage the
company's project portfolio, covering both internal projects and projects funded through
European, national, and regional grants. The selected candidate will be responsible for
coordinating the planning, execution, and monitoring of these projects, as well as drafting
proposals during the preparation phase, operational and documentary management during the
execution phase, and preparing the deliverables required during the justification phase, ensuring
compliance with deadlines and each call's technical and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Projects
• Plan, execute, and monitor the company's internal projects following APQP methodology
from start to finish.
• Define scope, timeline, milestones, and resources in collaboration with the teams involved.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and smooth communication.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect deadlines or quality.
• Prepare status reports and project KPIs for management.
Grant-Funded Projects (European, National, and Regional)
• Preparation phase: draft technical proposals and application documentation, analyze
funding calls and regulatory bases, and coordinate input from the company's different
departments.
• Execution phase: manage project delivery in accordance with the approved grant, track
tasks, deadlines, and budget, and prepare the technical and management deliverables
required during execution.
• Justification phase: prepare and compile all supporting documentation (justification reports,
technical and financial reports, expense evidence, and other deliverables) required by the
funding body, meeting the deadlines and formal requirements of each call.
• Track the calendar of funding calls and administrative deadlines for each grant.
• Act as the point of contact with public bodies (European, national, and regional) and external
advisors when needed.
Requirements
• Lenguages: Professional fluency in Spanish and C1 level in English
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, ideally including projects funded
through public grants (European, national, and/or regional).
• Experience drafting technical proposals and application documentation for grant and funding
calls.
• Experience with the financial and technical justification of grant-funded projects.
• Ability to manage internal projects and grant-funded projects simultaneously, each with
different timelines and requirements.
• Proficiency with project management and office tools (Excel, Word, PPT, MS Project, or
similar).
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with close attention to
detail in documentation.
• Clear communication skills with internal teams, public bodies, and external advisors.
• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Nice to Have
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field, providing a technical understanding of
the company's R&D projects related to semiconductors for the space sector.
• Prior experience managing grants in the technology or R&D&I space (CDTI, Horizon
Europe, Hazitek, etc.).
• PMP, PSM, or other project management certification.
• Knowledge of public funding regulations and related administrative procedures.
Key Competencies
• Organizing and managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Rigor and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and financial justification.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proactivity and results/deadline orientation.
• Liaison with public bodies and internal teams.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to join Semi Zabala, S.L., a technology company with an active portfolio of
internal and grant-funded R&D&I projects.
• Involvement in projects with European, national, and regional funding.
• A collaborative and flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
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