BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR PUBLIC ORGANIZATION AND EU-FUNDED PROJECTS

About The Company
Mind the Bridge is a global organization that provides innovation advisory services for corporates, public organizations and startups. With HQs in Silicon Valley (San Francisco) and offices in Los Angeles, New York City (USA), Barcelona (Spain), Milan and Bologna (Italy), Seoul (S. Korea), and Tel Aviv (Israel), we have been working as an international bridge at the intersection between Startups and Corporations since 2007.
Our goal is to foster a sustainable and global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our programs and activities focus on bringing public institutions, startups and corporates together to enhance the growth of all parties, and to bring new value to enterprises through innovation.
At Mind the Bridge, you will work in a dynamic, international, and fast-paced environment that values an entrepreneurial mindset and fosters personal and professional growth.
About The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on public institutions, European-funded projects and other strategic initiatives. This role is essential for the development and management of European-funded tenders and projects with public institutions across regions. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, driving the proposal process, and overseeing the execution of various projects.
Your responsibilities will include:

Business Development and Strategy: Research and identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the public funding landscape, advising on strategic initiatives.
Tender and Proposal Management: Lead the preparation of tender proposals and contribute to winning bids with a focus on European public funding.
Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with key stakeholders, both within public institutions and across the private sector.
Project Management: Oversee the development and execution of projects funded by the European Union and other public institutions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality proposals.
Leading Cross-Functional Teams: Manage and guide a diverse team working across business development and advisory.

You Are a Fit If

You have min. 3 years of relevant experience in the world of EU programs H2020/Horizon Europe and International Organizations.
You possess excellent communication skills in English (additional European languages are a plus, such as Spanish, Italian, or others).
You have a proven track record in writing successful proposals and securing funding for European projects (please provide examples if available).
You have strong experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving strategic initiatives, and coordinating cross-functional projects.
You have excellent organizational skills and can manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
You are proactive, with an entrepreneurial attitude and a passion for business development.

About Your Soft Skills

You are highly curious, always seeking to learn and stay updated on industry trends.
You possess a strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and drive solutions.
You have a collaborative spirit, capable of working in a team while also independently managing projects.
You demonstrate a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
You are capable of prioritizing tasks and adapting to shifting deadlines while maintaining quality work.

Employment Type
Full-time (6-month probation period)
Location
Barcelona - Hybrid i.e. 4 days on site and 1 day remote per week.
What we offer
Competitive salary
Unlimited holidays, flexible location, great office and more!