Senior Innovation Consultant

Permanent employee, Full-time · Lisbon, Porto

36,000 - 52,000 € per year

Job summary (Short promotional text)

EGEN is a forward-thinking consultancy specialized in securing and managing funding for innovation projects that drive sustainability and climate impact. As part of the PNO Group, one of Europe’s leading innovation and funding consultancies, we bring together extensive expertise and a collaborative spirit to deliver transformative solutions for our clients. Our commitment to real-world impact ensures that we focus on projects that are both ambitious and tangible, helping organizations turn visionary ideas into groundbreaking realities.

Join us as a Senior Innovation Consultant in Lisbon or Porto and drive large-scale innovation projects funded by major EU programs. If you’re passionate about turning cutting-edge ideas into real-world solutions—especially in sustainability and climate action—this role is for you.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

You will identify, develop, and secure financing for high-impact innovation projects across Europe, focusing on EU Innovation Fund opportunities and other large-scale funding schemes. Working closely with multinational corporations, you’ll help shape the transition to a sustainable economy by turning advanced concepts into tangible outcomes.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Funding Strategy & Advisory: Advise clients on the best funding options, especially the Innovation Fund and LIFE Programme.
Proposal Management: Lead the entire lifecycle of high-value proposals, from idea generation to submission.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, consortium partners, and industry stakeholders.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Project Leadership: Oversee contract negotiations, project management, and compliance with EU regulations.
Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of policy changes, funding calls, and emerging trends in climate action and sustainability.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Funding Experience: Proven track record with EU funding programs (e.g., Innovation Fund, LIFE, Horizon Europe).
Project Management Skills: Strong organizational capabilities to manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously.
Client-Focused: Experience working with large corporate or multinational organizations on tangible innovation projects.

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages like portuguese and dutch are a plus.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret technical concepts and market information, transforming them into actionable funding strategies.

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Competitive Salary: Annual range of €36,000 – €52,000 (gross), paid over 14 months.
Benefits Package: Meal allowance and private health insurance.
Hybrid Work: Split your time between remote work and 2 days a week in our Lisbon or Porto office.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

Professional Growth: Join a diverse team of experts and gain access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
Impactful Environment: Shape the future of sustainable innovation and climate action by working on meaningful, large-scale projects.

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About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.

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