Project Manager

• academic mindset, ideally from a research-intensive background, with a working knowledge of project management methods (planning, monitoring, communication, coaching)
• strong, coaching-style communicator with a track record of supporting and motivating research professionals
• skilled at coordinating multidisciplinary academic consortia and internal support functions (Legal, Finance, HR, Ethics, Business Development) across departments, faculties, and international partners
• knowledge of Dutch and European research grants, e.g. Horizon Europe pillar 2, NWA-ORC, NWO KIC
• independent, proactive, and adaptable, with the organisational sensitivity to balance researchers' needs with funder requirements
• strong administrative skills — prioritising multiple deadlines and stakeholders, with accurate documentation and adherence to regulations
• knowledge of financial management in academic settings: budgeting, grant compliance, reporting, and audits
• excellent English and Dutch, comfortable in a digital working environment, and willing to travel for project meetings
• PM certification (PRINCE2, PMP) or research management training is a plus

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the Station Zuid(as). We also offer you:

•  a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension (up to 48 months), depending on funding (in accordance with art. 2.3 sub 7a CAO NU).
• a position as research project manager based on the university ranking system (UFO) of  Knowledge Valorisation Officer 4 for a minimum of 0,9 fte
• a salary of minimum € 3.706 (Scale 10) and maximum €  5.760 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. The exact salary depends on your education and experience
• a maximum of 29 days of annual leave based on full-time employment (38 hours per week)
• possibility of choosing an option from the Flexible Working Hours Scheme, which allows you 41 days of leave for a 40-hour work week
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• space for personal development, including through membership to professional associations such as ARMA-NL and EARMA

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility.  Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services. Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.