Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.
As a fully remote company, we welcome talented individuals seeking hourly-based freelance opportunities
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a 3-year, EU-funded research project focused on the development of drone and robotic systems for maritime reconnaissance and demining operations. The role is part-time (15–20% workload) and requires prior experience in managing EU-funded projects as well as a strong understanding of Embedded System Development.
Responsibilities: * Manage planning, execution, and reporting for an EU-funded R&D project. * Oversee project deliverables, budgeting, and cost control. * Coordinate vendor contracts, procurement processes, and resource allocation. * Ensure smooth collaboration between distributed engineering and software teams. * Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies depending on workstream. * Track project progress, risks, and dependencies, providing regular reports to stakeholders. * Support integration of engineers and developers into the project scope.
Key Requirements: * 4+ years of experience managing engineering and software teams, with exposure to Embedded System Development. * Proven record managing EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe), including reporting and compliance. * Experience with vendor management, contracts, and procurement cycles. * Strong background in task and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). * Hands-on experience with risk management and stakeholder reporting.
Soft Skills & Other * Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. * Strategic thinking and the ability to balance research goals with execution realities. * Proactive, reliable, and able to make efficient decisions in dynamic environments. * Based in Europe, with the ability to join Baltic Sea field trials when needed. * English on an Advanced level
Nice to Have: * Technical knowledge of drones, robotics, automated platforms, or AI/ML. * Experience interviewing, hiring, and onboarding engineers for R&D teams.
Our transparent recruitment journey usually takes up to 2 weeks and includes a few stages: * Recruiting Interview -> 30-45 min * Technical Interview -> 1-1,5h * Reference Check * Offer
If you’re seeking a flexible, welcoming, and professional environment, join our freelance project-based team!
We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients!
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139743
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Київ, Братислава (Словаччина), Прага (Чехія), віддалено
