Project Manager CDD

Energy Cities is looking for a Project Manager. We seek support for the coordination and implementation of several EU-funded projects and initiatives covering topics such as citizen-led energy renovation, energy communities and climate adaptation. As Project Manager, you will be part of the core teams of these initiatives, contributing to their strategic coordination, analytical work, and stakeholder engagement.

• Support the strategic coordination of multi-partner projects as part of the core team/secretariat, including participation in regular coordination meetings and the preparation of in-person consortium meetings
• Lead or contribute to analytical tasks (e.g. regulatory and policy assessments, comparative studies, impact analyses), and translate findings into narrative reports and policy recommendations
• Organise and chair regular coordination meetings with national or local implementing partners: share project updates, monitor implementation, provide guidance on delivery of activities, remind partners of their grant obligations, and identify risks and open questions to raise with the coordinator
• Participate in project-level coordination meetings with the lead coordinator, supporting networks, and work package leaders; report on progress, address questions, flag risks, and discuss mitigation measures
• Facilitate technical, financial and KPIs reporting processes between project coordinators and the partners under your responsibility
• Support the design and roll-out of replication, capacity-building or mentoring programmes aimed at extending project results to new structures, regions, or countries and knowledge transfer
• Contribute to communication and dissemination activities for the projects, in coordination with Energy Cities' communications team
• Identify and capitalize on synergies with other EU-funded projects

• Master's degree in political science, international relations, energy, environment, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience contributing to the coordination of multi-partner projects, ideally under EU-funded programmes (Horizon Europe, LIFE, INTERREG, or service contracts with EC DGs/agencies)
• Experience conducting or supervising qualitative research (e.g. stakeholder interviews) and translating findings into narrative reports with policy recommendations
• Proficient English (C level) is required; knowledge of French and/or other EU languages is an asset
• Good command of project management tools (Gantt charts, financial and technical reporting procedures, collaborative/agile tools)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across parallel projects
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, and multi-stakeholder learning events
• High level of autonomy and initiative combined with genuine team engagement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including facilitation and reporting
• Comfort working in an international, intercultural, and multilingual environment

Submit your CV and cover letter before 07/09/2026. The selection process consists of 3 stages: Screening interview with HR, Interview with Lead Links, and Reference check. Applicants must have the legal right to work and reside in France.