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Administrative position openings
Research Project Manager
You will be Responsible for:
- Monitoring, systematizing, and internally communicating national and international external research funding calls (e.g., Horizon Europe, Research Council of Lithuania, European Research Council, etc.);
- Coordinating the preparation of project proposals, including both administrative and scientific sections, in close collaboration with researchers and project managers;
- Administering research projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from contract signing to final reporting;
- Preparing, coordinating, and managing project contracts, ensuring compliance with funders’ requirements and ISM internal regulations;
- Communicating and coordinating with funding bodies, implementing institutions, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Preparing and submitting project activity reports;
- Managing project documentation and data in compliance with established requirements;
- Improving administrative processes and implementing standards and best practices in project management.
We Expect that You:
- Hold a university degree in management, economics, finance, or administration;
- Have at least 1 year of experience in project administration or management (preferably in an academic or public-sector environment);
- Have experience in preparing or co-preparing sections of research project proposals (e.g., research objectives, tasks, methodology, impact logic) in collaboration with researchers;
- Are strong in administrative processes, document management, and working with deadlines;
- Experience with business-related projects is considered an advantage;
- Are highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with project or financial management systems is an advantage;
- Have excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
- Experience working with Horizon Europe, the Research Council of Lithuania, or other higher education and research funding instruments is an advantage;
- Are responsible, detail-oriented, systematic, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and committed to agreements and high-quality standards.
We Offer:
- An organizational culture where continuous improvement and staying one step ahead are core values;
- Continuous professional development opportunities – Erasmus+ internships, discounts for ISM studies, and more;
- A hybrid work model (3 days in office / 2 days remote);
- Additional vacation days during the winter holiday period;
- Well-being initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance, such as “Wellness Day”, “Detox Room”, psychological counseling, and others;
- Access to the Perks.lt platform offering discounts and deals from over 600 partners (e.g., Rimi, About You, Telia, Samsung, Apollo, Impuls, etc.);
- A comfortable workplace in a modern office in the heart of Vilnius;
- Additional health insurance according to internal policy;
- A Vilniečio card (for employees working at least 3 days a week from the office);
- The opportunity to use your strengths – time management, organization, creativity, identifying and responding to client needs;
- Festive and community traditions – birthday surprises, Christmas celebrations, season opening and closing events, team-building budgets, and loyalty gifts;
- Monthly salary starting from 2000 EUR (before taxes), depending on your experience.
Please send your CV by January 30, 2026, to cv@ism.lt