Innovation Project Manager
Location: Hybrid, Porto or Coimbra (Portugal)
Employment: Full-time
About Loop Future:
Loop Future combines technology, innovation, and sustainability to create digital solutions that shape the future.
By integrating software engineering, cloud solutions, salesforce expertise, and intelligent sourcing, Loop Future connects people, systems, and industries — driving efficiency, growth, and global impact.
We are Headquartered in Portugal, with offices in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Leiria and Braga; we are also supported by our international offices in the UK, Switzerland and India.
The company brings together a diverse and talented team committed to delivering cutting-edge digital experiences into domains such as TV &Media, Satellite & Space, Consultancy, Retail and many other domains.
About the Role:
At Loop Future, innovation is closely connected to the ability to transform strategic ideas into funded and impactful initiatives.
As an Innovation Projects Manager, you will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, managing grant applications, and supporting the execution of innovation-driven projects.
Core responsibilities:
Identify national and international funding opportunities aligned with the company's innovation strategy and relevant to the business
Manage grant applications and support the preparation of technical and strategic documentation
Participation in innovation and R&D projects with internal teams and external partners (enterprises, universities, public bodies and research entities)
Monitor project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and reporting requirements
Contribute to strategic initiatives connected to digital transformation and emerging technologies
Prepare presentations, reports, and project documentation for stakeholders and funding entities
Requirements:
Experience in innovation management, project management, grant funding, or R&D-related environments
A background in Business, Management, Engineering, or related fields will be valued.
Strong communication skills in English are important due to the international nature of projects and partnerships
Bonus:
Experience with European programmes such as Horizon Europe, EIC, or Portugal ****
Knowledge of AI tools for productivity
Experience working with universities, research institutions, or innovation ecosystems in Portugal or abroad in innovation projects, will be valued
Post-graduation/master in Innovation Management or IT management it's a plus