Consultant Innovation Funding | Lisbon/Porto

Consultant Innovation Funding | Lisbon/Porto

We are a future-oriented company, committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.

We offer next-generation fixed and mobile solutions, television, internet, voice, and data for all market segments. We are leaders in film distribution and exhibition, being the exhibitor with the most complexes and rooms. We believe in the power of technology to tackle the environmental and social challenges we face. We are part of something bigger than ourselves and our ambition is to leave a positive mark in everything we do.

At NOS, we believe that innovation is built on ambitious ideas, good partnerships, and the ability to turn projects into real impact. If you like being at the center of major innovation programs, connecting internal teams with universities, startups, and public entities, and transforming funding opportunities into concrete projects, then this opportunity is for you! We are looking for a Consultant – Innovation Funding to join the Financial Services Department, in the Innovation Funding & Digital Services team, focusing on managing nationally and European funded innovation projects.

What we expect from you

You will play a key role in promoting innovation funding at NOS, with responsibilities that include:

• Manage the entire cycle of funded innovation projects, from identifying opportunities, consortia, and applications to implementation and closure;
• Research and analyze national and European funding programs, aligned with NOS's strategy;
• Coordinate with external partners and consultants, building solid consortia and ensuring competitive and timely proposals;
• Support technology development projects with impact across various sectors;
• Apply the regulatory framework of public funding for innovation;
• Prepare reporting and decision support in PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI, for portfolio and results tracking.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management, Engineering, or a similar area;
• Between 2 to 5 years of experience in managing funded innovation projects (national and/or European);
• Mastery of the conceptual and regulatory framework of public funding for innovation, including European (European Commission) and national programs;
• Familiarity with topics related to Technologies, R&D, and Innovation, and interest in projects related to digital and GenAI;
• Good knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI;
• Dynamism and motivation to explore new opportunities;
• Autonomy in managing day-to-day tasks and ongoing files;
• Ability to influence and persuade, to mobilize internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong team spirit and cooperation.

What we have to offer

• We promote self-learning and continuous learning through internal initiatives that allow our employees to engage with the latest news and trends in various areas;
• We regularly implement various initiatives to promote well-being, emotional stability, social bonds, and work-life balance;
• We offer all our employees a benefits package, as well as discounts on NOS products and services;
• We have a broad range of partnerships with exclusive discounts and conditions for our employees.