Innovation Funding (Case) Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Innovation Funding (Case) Manager based in Brazil.

This role offers the opportunity to lead operational excellence within a high-growth innovation funding environment focused on supporting breakthrough technologies. You will act as a key operational leader, coordinating expert consultants and ensuring high-quality grant applications meet the highest standards. Working with international teams, you will optimize workflows, improve delivery processes, and contribute directly to successful funding outcomes. The position combines team leadership, quality management, strategic decision-making, and deeptech innovation expertise. You will play a central role in shaping processes, developing talent, and ensuring complex innovation projects are delivered successfully. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader passionate about science, entrepreneurship, and accelerating technological impact.

Accountabilities:: The Innovation Funding (Case) Manager will oversee operational activities, team performance, and quality standards to ensure successful delivery of innovation funding projects. This role requires strong leadership, organizational expertise, and the ability to solve complex challenges in fast-paced funding environments.

Support and manage a distributed international team of consultants, promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Coordinate workload planning, consultant allocation, and case assignments based on expertise, capacity, and project requirements.

Partner with business development teams to evaluate incoming opportunities and determine strategic approaches for each case.

Oversee the complete grant writing lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables from initial preparation through final submission.

Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with funding requirements and internal standards.

Monitor workflows, identify operational improvements, and optimize processes to increase efficiency and consistency.

Provide mentorship, coaching, and feedback to support consultant development and strengthen team capabilities.

Act as a hands-on problem solver by addressing technical, strategic, or narrative challenges during critical project phases.

Ensure projects align with innovation funding frameworks, best practices, and client success objectives.

Contribute to strategic decisions related to operations, team development, and organizational growth.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced operational leader with a strong background in innovation funding, grant writing, consulting, or related fields. They should combine strategic thinking with strong people management and execution skills.

10+ years of experience in operational leadership roles, innovation consultancy, public funding, grant writing, or related areas.

Proven experience managing and developing distributed teams of highly skilled professionals.

Strong knowledge of innovation funding programs, particularly Horizon Europe or similar European funding frameworks.

Experience leading complex projects with strict deadlines and high quality standards.

Strong expertise in lead qualification, stakeholder management, contract discussions, and strategic decision-making.

Ability to design and improve operational processes while maintaining attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.

Resilient mindset with the ability to handle demanding funding cycles and time-sensitive deliverables.

Advanced communication skills and the ability to collaborate with international teams.

Master’s degree, MBA, PhD, or equivalent advanced qualification in Business Administration, Management, STEM, or a related field.

Fluent English proficiency at C1/C2 level is mandatory.

Benefits:

Leadership role with significant influence on operational strategy and company growth.

Opportunity to lead and develop an international team of innovation consultants.

Remote-first working environment with flexibility within Brazil.

Competitive compensation package based on senior-level experience and expertise.

Opportunity to contribute to impactful deeptech and scientific innovation projects.

High level of ownership and autonomy in shaping processes and operational practices.

Professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing innovation-focused organization.

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