Project management

EU project management

Are you a researcher coordinating a large and complex EU research and innovation project? The EU project managers based in SDU RIO offer high-quality services in different types of EU projects.

Researchers leading large EU projects can get project management support from the award of the grant to its completion from RIO Research Support.

The EU project managers at RIO are experienced in managing different types of EU projects, including Horizon 2020 and Horizon EU.

Effective project execution

EU projects often involve a large degree of complexity and a heavy workload.

When you hire an EU project manager, you gain a colleague with extensive experience in coordinating large consortia that include diverse stakeholders—ranging from academic institutions and non-university partners to grant providers.

With a strong background in managing complex collaborations, they ensure seamless communication and effective project execution.

Furthermore, flexible in-person support is available, with the option to work several days per week at the department, depending on assignments, needs, and relevance.

Assistance with budget oversight can be provided if agreed upon in advance.

The tasks of an EU project manager

• Providing administrative support with direct contact with the scientific coordinator.
• Stakeholder management: Day-to-day communication within the consortium and with the grant provider, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and Steering Committee/General Assembly meetings: Organising regular project meetings, work package leader meetings, providing a robust project organisation structure, setting up agendas and taking minutes.

• Coordinator and partner support for periodic technical and financial reporting.
• Managing project deviations, including contract amendments and budget discussions.
• Launch preparation: Organising kick-off and annual meetings, including programme, venue, catering, as well as social events.
• Project timeline management: Monitoring project timelines, work package durations, deliverables, and milestones in the consortium.
• Review meetings: Organising mock reviews, preparing presentations, and facilitating review meetings.
• Conducting risk assessments and setting up tools to register risks.
• Deliverable management: Monitoring deliverable progress and timeline, standardising formatting, and managing the review process.
• Continuous reporting: Collecting and integrating information from partners for internal and external reporting.
• Engaging in conflict resolution.

• Communication tools: Setting up contact lists and internal communication channels.
• On-demand administrative, legal, and financial guidance: Liaise with experts on administrative, IT, financial, and technical issues to provide the necessary guidance.
• Capacity building on project management, administrative, and financial management of EU funded projects: We enhance your team’s skills and knowledge on EU funded projects.