Expert Innovation Consultant

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We are looking for an Innovation Consultant (Expert Consultant level) to strengthen our Munich office, focusing on EU-funded innovation programmes in Defence and Aviation (e.g. EDF and Clean Aviation).

You will support clients across Europe throughout the full funding lifecycle, from securing funding to implementing funded projects, working on high-impact initiatives at the intersection of technology, policy, and innovation.

What are you going to do?

Support clients in successfully acquiring and implementing EU-funded projects in defence and aviation ecosystems by combining strong proposal capabilities with hands-on project management and strategic advisory.

Contribute to and lead EU proposal writing (EDF, Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe)
Support and manage EU-funded projects during implementation (coordination, reporting, deliverables)
Build and coordinate international consortia
Advise clients on EU funding strategy and positioning

Analyse work programmes, call texts, and policy developments
Manage proposal and project workflows (timelines, stakeholders, quality)
Support partner search and stakeholder engagement
Contribute to client relationships and business development

Do you have any questions about this position? I’d love to tell you more about it! Please contact me.

What do we offer you?

Work on strategic EU programmes in defence and aviation (e.g. EDF, Clean Aviation)
Be involved across the full funding lifecycle, from proposal development to project implementation
Collaborate with leading industrial players, research organisations, and EU stakeholders
Join a strong European network with cross-border collaboration opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model with Munich as a base
Clear career progression towards Senior Consultant or domain expert roles
Continuous learning in EU policy, innovation, and emerging technologies
Competitive compensation package, including a monthly salary of €5,355–€5,814, plus a Christmas bonus (~50% of a monthly salary), with flexibility for exceptional senior profiles

About you

3–7+ years of experience in EU R&D funding, innovation consulting, or EU project management
Experience in EU-funded programmes in Defence and/or Aviation (e.g. EDF, Clean Aviation, Horizon Europe Cluster 5) strongly preferred
Experience in proposal writing is strongly preferred (not mandatory)
Experience in EU project implementation / coordination is highly valued

Background in aerospace, defence, engineering, or similar is a plus
Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills
Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)
Comfortable working in international, multi-partner environments

About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.