Remote Jobs RockRemote Jobs Rock

Innovation Funding (Case) Manager (100%)

๐Ÿ“… Jul 7
Operational LeadershipGrant WritingQuality AssuranceTeam Management

๐Ÿ“œ Description

  • Support and manage a remote, international team of 25+ consultants.
  • Partner with Business Development to qualify and allocate incoming cases.
  • Oversee the grant writing process, implementing quality control measures.
  • Drive professional growth through mentorship and training.
  • Monitor workflows for compliance with Horizon Europe requirements.
  • Act as the primary 'Fixer' to resolve technical or narrative roadblocks.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years in an operational leadership role.
  • Strong track record in public fundraising, grant writing, or innovation consultancy.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop large, distributed teams.
  • Expertise in lead qualification and contract negotiation.
  • MSc, MBA, or PhD in Business Administration, Management, or a STEM field.
  • Flawless organization and detail-oriented under pressure.
  • C1/C2 level in English is mandatory.
Full job description

Our client is a leading deeptech innovation funding advisory firm specializing in Horizon Europe. Recognized as the #1 performer in the Horizon Europe framework, specifically for the EIC Accelerator programme, they are sustaining success rates equal to 5x the market average through a unique, high-performance methodology. They are a remote-first, high-performance team dedicated to deeptech and scientific innovation.

Role Overview

As the Innovation Funding Manager (Case Manager), you will be the "conductor of the orchestra" and the operational leader for a growing team of 25+ consultants. This is a critical leadership role focused on operational excellence, quality assurance, and workflow optimization to ensure every case meets the highest "Winning" standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership: Support and manage a remote, international team of 25+ consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Lead Qualification & Allocation: Partner with Business Development to qualify incoming cases and strategically allocate them based on consultant expertise and capacity.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): Oversee the entire grant writing process from inception to submission, implementing robust QC measures for all deliverables.
  • Team Development: Drive professional growth through active mentorship, training, and constructive feedback loops.
  • Process Optimization: Monitor workflows to ensure strict compliance with Horizon Europe requirements and internal best practices.
  • Hands-on Troubleshooting: Act as the primary "Fixer," stepping in directly to solve technical or narrative roadblocks under tight deadlines.

Profile

  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in an operational leadership role, with a strong track record in public fundraising, grant writing, or innovation consultancy (Horizon Europe/H2020).
  • People Management: Proven ability to manage and develop large, distributed teams of high-level professionals.
  • Strategic Skills: Strong expertise in lead qualification, contract negotiation, and high-level decision-making.
  • Education: MSc, MBA, or PhD in Business Administration, Management, or a STEM field.
  • Soft Skills: Flawless organization, detail-obsessed, and resilient under the pressure of EIC funding cycles.
  • Language: C1/C2 level in English is mandatory.

Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • A leadership seat with significant impact on the operational success of a rapidly growing firm.
  • The opportunity to shape the professional development of a dedicated, high-performing international team.
  • Competitive compensation (Fee-based or Employment options) commensurate with senior-level qualifications.
Stripe

Manager, Competitive Programs

Stripe๐Ÿ‘ฅ 10,000+ employees๐Ÿข Technology, Information And Internet๐Ÿค B2B
๐Ÿ•’ 4 days ago

Lead and develop a team of program managers to enhance Stripe's competitive capabilities, establishing a durable operating model and driving strategic initiatives across the organization.

Program ManagementBusiness OperationsGTM StrategyCross-functional Leadership
Zip

Manager, AI Operations

Zip๐Ÿ‘ฅ 201 - 500 employees๐Ÿข Computer Software
๐Ÿ•’ 4 days ago

As Manager of AI Operations, you will lead a team to drive product delivery and customer adoption of AI solutions, ensuring quality and reliability while collaborating across departments.

AI SolutionsTeam LeadershipOperational ManagementData Evaluation
Anthos-Home

Executive Vice President of Program Operations

Anthos-Home๐Ÿ‘ฅ 51 - 200 employees๐Ÿข Non-profit Organization Management
๐Ÿ•’ 4 days ago

The Executive Vice President of Program Operations will lead operational strategies, enhance team collaboration, and drive efficiency to support the mission of providing stable housing for New Yorkers.

Data AnalysisOperational ManagementProcess ImprovementLeadership
Anthropic

Manager, Technical Deployment (Financial Services)

Anthropic๐Ÿ‘ฅ 10,000+ employees๐Ÿข Research Services๐Ÿค B2B
๐Ÿ•’ 4 days ago

As a Manager of Technical Deployment for Financial Services, you will lead a team to ensure high-quality delivery of AI solutions while managing customer relationships and engagement outcomes.

AI DeliveryML DeliveryTechnical LeadershipCustomer Engagement
๐Ÿ•’ 4 days ago

Lead and develop a team of engineers in building and operating core platform services, ensuring reliability and scalability while integrating AI into engineering practices.

KubernetesDistributed SystemsCloud-native PlatformAI Integration

Trusted by Remote Workers