Project Manager for Project Controlling and Grant Management | Project Manager für Projektcontrolling und Fördermittel-Management (m/w/d)
MERICS gGmbH
Job Summary
This role at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) involves serving as the vital link between research teams and financial management. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of third-party funded projects, from initial application and budget calculation to final accounting and reporting. Day-to-day tasks include commercial project support, resource planning, cost control, and ensuring project liquidity through forecasting and invoicing. You will also provide expert advice to researchers on grant utilization and compliance with international funding regulations. This position is particularly attractive for those looking to work in a high-profile, international research environment in the heart of Berlin. MERICS offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary culture with flexible working hours, mobile work options, and professional development opportunities. It is a unique chance to apply financial expertise to meaningful global research initiatives while managing complex international funding portfolios.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Business Administration, Administrative Sciences, or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in grant management, preferably with EU research funding, foundations, or public donors
- Experience in commercial project management including budget and resource planning
- Experience in international project accounting and financial reporting
- Experience in coordinating and supporting external audits by funding bodies
Languages
Additional
- Location: Berlin Mitte. Initial 2-year contract with long-term intent. Must submit salary expectations. Knowledge of public funding law is required.