Science Park Graz is a reference Business Incubator of the Austrian AplusB start-up network and is the manager of the Business Incubation Centre of the European Space Agency in Austria (ESA BIC Austria) as well as is the Ambassador for ESA Business Applications in Austria (AP Austria). Since 2002, Science Park Graz is a driving force for the development of successful start-ups from the academic world. Science Park Graz is a key partner for 200 start-ups and entrepreneurial projects in Graz and Styria, providing coaching, access to business and technical networks, funding and office accommodation.
To strengthen our team, Science Park Graz / ESA BIC Austria / IAP Austria is looking for a
Project Manager / Innovation Consultant Graz – Full-time
Responsibilities • • • • •
Supports contracting, onboarding and overseeing the start-ups’ and projects’ progress Provides coaching and business development support to start-ups and projects Executes networking, awareness and scouting activities Assesses ideas and entrepreneurs’ potential Supports reporting on activities and costs
What we look for • • • • • •
Strong organisational skills to deal with multiple tasks Achievement and problem-solving oriented person Open and pro-active person with strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience with public funding agencies Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment Start month: September 2018
Qualifications and Experience • • • •
Background in business, social sciences and/or technology 2+ years professional experience in relevant areas (e.g. project management, business planning, business modelling, business development, presentation skills, proposal writing) Desirable: familiarity with ESA funding programmes and/or space fields Proficiency in English language
What we offer • • • • • •
Diversity and challenging tasks in a dynamic and multi-cultural work environment Contact with leading start-up founders and entrepreneurs linked to space Flexible working time Attractive location Monthly gross of EUR 3.500,00 (for 40 hours), negotiable based on qualifications and professional experience Full time position (40h)
Contact Please submit your application in English (CV and motivation letter) to info@sciencepark.at with the subject “Application for Project Manager / Innovation Consultant“. We look forward to hearing from you! www.sciencepark.at | www.esa-bic.at