About this role
Sphynx is an active participant in European and nationally co-funded cybersecurity research and innovation initiatives, spanning projects such as security awareness training, cyber assurance and insurance marketplaces, and next-generation device/asset intelligence platforms. As our project portfolio grows, we are looking for an experienced EU & National Funded Projects Manager to lead the full lifecycle of our Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, and nationally funded projects — from proposal support through execution, reporting, and closure.
This role sits at the intersection of project management, EU funding compliance, and technical coordination. You will work closely with technical leads, researchers, and consortium partners across Europe, as well as directly with Project Officers and funding bodies, to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in full compliance with grant obligations.
ResponsibilitiesProject Lifecycle Management
Own end-to-end management of assigned EC and nationally funded projects — planning, execution, monitoring, and closureCoordinate work packages, track deliverables and milestones, and maintain project plans (Gantt charts, KPI dashboards)Act as the primary point of contact for consortium partners on administrative and coordination mattersGrant & Financial Administration
Manage grant agreements and consortium agreements, ensuring compliance with EC/national funding rules (e.g. Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement provisions)Track budgets, personnel costs, timesheets, and cost eligibility across work packages and partnersPrepare and submit periodic technical and financial reports via the EC Funding & Tenders Portal or the relevant national platformConsortium & Stakeholder Coordination
Organize and lead consortium meetings, general assemblies, and review meetingsLiaise with Project Officers, external reviewers, and auditors during reviews and auditsInterface between technical/engineering teams and funding bodies, translating technical progress into reporting requirements and vice versaRisk, Compliance & Quality
Identify project risks and deviations early, and drive mitigation and corrective action plansEnsure compliance with EU funding regulations, GDPR, and IP/dissemination/exploitation obligationsMaintain project documentation, quality assurance processes, and internal audit readinessRequirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering3+ years of experience managing EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, Digital Europe Programme, or equivalent national schemes)Working knowledge of the EC Funding & Tenders Portal, grant agreement provisions, and EU financial reporting requirementsProven experience coordinating multi-partner, international consortiaSolid grounding in project management methodologies and tools (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, MS Project, Jira/Confluence, or similar)Excellent written and spoken English; Greek is a strong plusStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in parallelComfortable working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholdersWillingness to travel occasionally for consortium and review meetingsNice to haveBusiness Development Support
Support proposal writing and budgeting for new funding opportunities (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, national R&D schemes)Contribute to partner identification and consortium building for future callsCoordinate dissemination and communication activities (deliverables, publications, project website/social content)Prior experience with cybersecurity, cyber resilience, or ICT-focused EU callsFamiliarity with the NIS2 Directive, Cyber Resilience Act, or broader EU cybersecurity regulatory landscapeExperience with proposal writing/budgeting for Horizon Europe or Digital Europe callsPM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)Benefits
Competitive remuneration based on skills, experience and motivation Full time role Opportunities to grow within a fast-moving organization developing cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies An open and collaborative environment