Programme Manager in the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking, Brussels

The Shift2Rail (S2R) Joint Undertaking (JU) is a public-private partnership between the European Union and the rail sector.

The Programme Manager will:
– contribute to the strategic design and implementation of the S2R Programme and its evolution together with the other Programme Managers in accordance with the Master Plan, the Multi-Annual Action Plan, the Governing Board and Executive Director decisions and guidelines;
– have the responsibility for the successful planning, review, monitoring and closure of the projects within his/her portfolio, ensuring consistency with the Multi-Annual Action plan and the S2R JU overall Programme;
– monitor and manage the proper projects implementation leading to testing and demonstration activities with the successful completion of the respective TD (Technology Demonstrator);

– support the evaluation process of received proposals or tenders following S2R calls;
– ensure the proper management of Innovation Programme Steering Committees and Cross Cutting Activities and ensure their work alignment with the Master Plan objectives;
– ensure the follow-up of S2R Working Groups (System integration, Users Requirements and Implementation) as needed;
– maintain regular direct contacts with stakeholders;
– draft reports, relevant project documents, etc.;
– establish relevant contacts with projects led by national authorities and/or other organisations and stakeholders, such as ERRAC;
– represent, as delegated by the Executive Director, the JU as necessary;
– contribute to the technical dissemination and communication policy of the S2R JU;
– execute any other tasks as deemed necessary in the interest of the service.

Location: Brussels

Deadline (extended): 24 October 2017

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