Project Management Office Manager (f/m) - Ref: 26-20

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research

is recruiting a

Project Management Office Manager (f/m) 

• Ref: 26-20
• Permanent employment contract, full-time (40h/week)
• Work location : Belval (Luxembourg)
• Starting date : As soon as possible

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) is looking for a qualified and experienced Project Management Office Manager specialized in research project management to ensure the smooth running of the Project Management Office (PMO) which plays a pivotal role in the excellence of our research. Its mission is to support our researchers efficiently throughout the entire lifecycle of their research projects.

Your role

The successful candidate will have the following missions:

• Lead the team on a daily basis (workload distribution and priority definition), acting as the primary technical reference and support for the team members when addressing internal or external challenges ;
• Translate the institute’s strategic vision into actionable goals for the team and be the contact point for  the executive team and various external stakeholders, partners and funding agencies ;
• Develop the talents by setting individual objectives, monitor individual performance, support skills development, and guide the career paths of the team members ;
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of the project portfolio, working in close coordination with the Strategic Program & Planning Leader and the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) ;
• Maintain a proactive watch on European and national funding trends to anticipate strategic opportunities ;
• Provide ad-hoc reporting, key data, and decision-making analyses (for discussion and arbitration) to the executive team ;
• Be a true "driving force" in defining and implementing optimization initiatives for business processes and research project management at large.

Your profile

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Project Management, Business Management, or a related field ;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing complex projects, including proven experience working within a PMO environment, experience in research environment is an asset ;
• A solid and proven track record in team management is strictly required ;
• Significant experience in the research domain or in managing projects funded by external bodies (European or national) is a major asset ;
• Advanced expertise in project management methods (proficiency in specific project management tools is considered an additional asset) ;
• Strong experience in developing and managing budgets, schedules, dashboards, and project performance indicators (KPIs) ;
• Solid understanding of the specific administrative, financial, and contractual challenges associated with research projects ;
• Excellent analytical, structuring, and reporting skills. Familiarity with research information systems (PURE) and ERPs (Odoo) is a plus ;
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams in a multicultural and international environment ;
• Strategic mindset with a strong ability to make decisions and arbitrate in complex situations ;
• Excellent communications skills, combined with a sharp sense of diplomacy ;
• Highly organized, rigorous, and capable of prioritizing effectively. You demonstrate proactivity, autonomy, and a strong solution-oriented/service-quality mindset ;
• Full professional proficiency in French and English is required, knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish is a highly appreciated advantage.

What we offer

• A versatile position in a multicultural, dynamic and stimulating working environment ;
• Flexibility in the organisation of the working hours and the possibility of teleworking ;
• Competitive remuneration package according to the Collective Labour Agreement in force (half of a 13th month salary, meal vouchers, etc.) ;
• Investment in career support and development (trainings, language courses, seminars) ;
• 32.5 days of annual leave for a full-time contract.

How to apply

LISER has engaged Adoc Talent Management to support this appointment.

Completed applications should be submitted via the following link: https://adoc-tm.breezy.hr/p/4be7bcb86b5901-pmo-manager-research-project-governance-coordination and must include the following documents :

• CV ;
• Cover letter ;
• Copy of your last obtained degree ;
• The contact details of 2 referees.

LISER is strongly committed to gender parity, diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates of any background.

Please note that the position will remain open until filled.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mrs. Laurence THEUNIS at theunis@adoc-tm.com

About LISER

LISER is a publicly funded research institute located in Luxembourg, devoted to applied empirical research in the economic, social and spatial sciences. The institute is located on the new Belval campus in the south of Luxembourg (Cité des Sciences, Luxembourg), which hosts the University of Luxembourg and a substantial part of the country’s publicly funded research facilities, i.e. LISER, the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) cross-national data centre, the Luxembourg institutes of Health (LIH) and of Science and Technology (LIST). 

Interdisciplinarity is a key element for stimulating scientific innovation. Research at LISER addresses current and future societal challenges and delivers relevant and independent societal impact and policy advice both at the national and European levels. The institute attracts researchers from all over the world, and delivers high-level doctoral training. The institute‘s staff consists of about 200 employees, 110 of which are researchers active in the fields of economics, sociology, and geography. Information on research in Luxembourg is accessible via the national EURAXESS platform.

LISER is an Equal Opportunity Employer