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Mobility Data Expert

Innovation - München (Hybrid)

Für diese Stelle bewerben

Application deadline: 30 January 2025 at 23:59 (Barcelona time)

Who are we?

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge.

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.

Join our team and be part of the change!

Be part of a team where:

The Horizon Lab programme supports EIT Urban Mobility (EIT UM) partners in identifying and accessing non-EIT funding opportunities for research and innovation activities in the field of mobility, such as Horizon Europe and Digital Europe. It also manages EIT UM’s participation in Horizon Europe and other European open innovation projects.

The Mobility Data Expert will report to the Head of Horizon Lab for day-to-day line management and focus primarily on implementing EIT Urban Mobility’s contributions to projects funded by Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and other programmes.

This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strategic mindset and deep expertise in mobility data. The selected person will play a critical role in shaping EIT Urban Mobility’s position in this field by:

• Contributing to positioning EIT Urban Mobility in the broader mobility and data ecosystem.
• Supporting the identification and engagement with strategic partners.
• Representing EIT Urban Mobility and offering expert insights at events, panels, and other fora.

Main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Ensure quality implementation of EIT UM’s tasks in European projects e.g. prepare deliverables, achieve milestones, complete technical reports for the relevant funding programme.
• Prepare and manage open and transparent calls for activity selection e.g. cascading activities in coordination and with support from EIT UM’s project management office and other areas.
• Oversee and monitor progress of projects and other activities in the field of mobility data and data spaces.
• Lead and manage meetings, workshops and knowledge transfer activities and ensure alignment with organisations and relevant EU entities.
• Design and implement, with the support of communications and the marketing team, strategic communication and dissemination activities in European projects.
• Advise EIT Urban Mobility’s areas on the identification of key strategic partners and collaborations in the field of mobility data.
• Prepare and present analyses from data related projects that inform decision making and in alignment with relevant European and national policies.
• Contribute actively to the Horizon Lab team by sharing learnings and insights gained from projects under implementation.

What you will bring along the way:

An ideal candidate will strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility’s mission.

Must-have:

• At least 10 years of working experience, with at least 3 years involving the development and implementation of European projects.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field e.g. data science, engineering, urban planning, political science, information systems, law.
• Solid knowledge of relevant European policies and programmes e.g. Digital Strategy, European strategy for data, Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, particularly central concepts of data spaces and the development of common European data spaces.
• Good understanding of data-driven applications and digital transformation for smart and sustainable urban mobility in Europe.
• Written and spoken English (C1).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, ideally including regular communication with the European Commission.

Nice-to-have:

• Any additional European language.

What's in it for you:

• Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals.
• An inspiring, international, informal environment for you to take ownership and grow your career

Kindly note that this is a permanent full-time position, and can be based in Barcelona, Munich or Brussels.

Possibility to homework 2 days a week.

No relocation expenses are granted.

Application Process:

General Conditions:

By the closing date of this call candidates must:

• be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Spain, Germany or Belgium;
• enjoy their full rights as citizens;

If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AT EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.

DATA PROTECTION DISCLAIMER

Your personal data will be processed with utmost care by the EIT KIC URBAN MOBILITY, S.L. or its subsidiaries.

The said processing will allow us to manage the recruitment of the offered positions, and more specifically:

• to enable you to submit your CV to apply for specific jobs;
• to match your details with the job vacancies and to eventually contact you;
• to retain your details and notify you about future job opportunities similar to the specific role for which you have contacted us;
• to answer your enquiries.