Innovation Funding (Case) Manager

Role Overview:

• "Conductor of the orchestra" and the operational leader for a growing team of 25+ consultants.
• Critical leadership role focused on operational excellence, quality assurance, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure every case meets the highest "Winning" standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Business Development to qualify incoming cases and strategically allocate them based on consultant expertise and capacity.
• Monitor workflows to ensure strict compliance with Horizon Europe requirements and internal best practices.
• 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).
• Proven ability to manage and develop large, distributed teams of high-level professionals.
• Strong expertise in lead qualification, contract negotiation, and high-level decision-making.