Experienced IT Consultant – Public Funding for Innovation

Permanent employee, Full-time · France, Paris
42,000 - 48,000 € per year
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Job summary (Short promotional text)
We are seeking an Experienced IT Consultant with 2–5 years of experience in a competing innovation funding consultancy. You will lead high-value proposals and advise clients on digital R&D strategy. A PhD is required.
Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below
Drive strategic digital R&D funding activities and help clients structure impactful innovation projects.
Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
  • Analyse complex R&D projects in advanced digital technologies.

  • Position clients within French and EU funding opportunities.

  • Lead the preparation and coordination of competitive proposals.

  • Manage client portfolios autonomously.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
  • Provide strategic advisory on R&D and innovation pathways.

  • Mentor junior consultants and support capability building.

  • Engage with the European innovation ecosystem.

  • Conduct market, technology, and funding monitoring.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
  • PhD in a digital/technical field (mandatory).

  • 2–5 years in a similar innovation funding consultancy background.

  • Strong scientific writing and analytical ability.

  • Operational autonomy on client missions.

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
  • Knowledge of CIR/CII appreciated.

  • Rigorous, organised, team-oriented.

  • Fluent in French and English.

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
  • Lead strategic digital innovation projects with major clients.

  • High autonomy and rapid responsibility from day one.

  • Hybrid working model and strong European collaborative network.

  • Clear opportunities for advancement within a leading consultancy.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)
  • Exposure to frontier digital technologies and EU ecosystems.

  • Competitive salary: €42,000–€48,000 annual gross.

  • Attractive benefits: up to 1-month bonus, €12 meal vouchers (60% employer), 100% employer-paid health insurance, 50% Pass Navigo reimbursement.

  • Employee savings plan available (details forthcoming).

About us
PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, 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, Germany, 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.
Job summary
Nous recherchons un Consultant IT Confirmé, avec 2 à 5 ans d’expérience dans un cabinet concurrent, pour piloter des propositions complexes et conseiller nos clients sur leurs stratégies R&D. Un doctorat est requis.
Vos tâches

Piloter des projets R&D numériques ambitieux et accompagner les clients dans leurs stratégies de financement.

Your tasks (in Bullets)
  • Analyser des projets R&D complexes en technologies numériques.

  • Positionner les projets sur les dispositifs français et européens.

  • Piloter la rédaction de propositions compétitives.

  • Gérer un portefeuille clients en autonomie.

Your tasks 2 (In max 4 bullets)
  • Définir des stratégies R&D et innovation.

  • Encadrer les consultants juniors.

  • Participer à des projets internes stratégiques.

  • Assurer une veille technologique et financement.

Votre profil
  • Doctorat dans un domaine numérique/technique (obligatoire).

  • 2–5 ans en cabinet concurrent (obligatoire).

  • Excellentes compétences rédactionnelles et relationnelles.

  • Autonomie opérationnelle.

Your Profile (2nd part)
  • Connaissance CIR/CII appréciée.

  • Organisation, rigueur, esprit d’équipe.

  • Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais.

  • Aisance dans un contexte exigeant.

Pourquoi nous ?
  • Gestion de projets R&D numériques à forte valeur ajoutée.

  • Responsabilités élevées dès le début.

  • Collaboration européenne et environnement hybride.

  • Salaire compétitif : 42 000–48 000 € brut/an.

About us
  • Avantages attractifs : bonus jusqu’à 1 mois, TR 12 € (60% employeur), mutuelle 100% employeur, 50% Pass Navigo.

  • Accès à l’épargne salariale (détails à venir).

  • Parcours d’évolution structuré dans un leader européen.

  • Participation à des initiatives internes stratégiques.

À propos de nous
PNO Innovation est le principal cabinet de conseil en innovation et financement en Europe. Grâce à notre expertise sectorielle, à nos outils d’IA générative et à plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans les subventions nationales et européennes, nous donnons vie aux bonnes idées.
PNO Innovation compte plus de 600 professionnels répartis dans plusieurs pays : Belgique, France, Grèce, Italie, Pays-Bas, Norvège, Portugal, Espagne et Royaume-Uni. Ce qui a commencé comme un projet étudiant est devenu un leader européen au service de l’impact durable.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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