General information

Reference

2026-3992  

Position description

Category

S09 Strategy/Audit - Executive

Job title

European Projects Manager – Regional Programmes

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

Permanent

Context and contributions of the position

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.

BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

The Project Support, Production and Performance Directorate (D3P) supports operational departments in preparing and delivering their scientific activities, while also evaluating and improving the institution's overall performance.

It monitors major funding programmes and provides support in developing complex projects, in coordination with other steering departments and the Finance Directorate.

Job description

As part of your duties, you will be required to:

1. Strategic Monitoring of European Programmes
Lead strategic monitoring of Interreg Europe programmes (2021–2027 programming period and upcoming cycles) on behalf of BRGM and serve as the internal reference expert.
Conduct active and targeted monitoring of calls for proposals under European territorial cooperation programmes such as ERDF and Interreg (e.g., POCTEFA, SUDOE, ALCOTRA, Alpine Space, Caribbean, etc.).
Identify expressions of interest and regional research calls for projects (e.g., STEP ERDF, APR-IR CVL, etc.) and coordinate BRGM proposals for the same call, in support of Regional Directors.

2. Territorial and Partnership Development
Provide regular and proactive support to regional stakeholders (DAT/DIR, Regional Directors, Project Managers) in project development and proposal preparation.
Maintain an overview of BRGM's potential operating frameworks with regional managing authorities and decentralized state services (e.g., DRARI).

3. Activity Monitoring, Steering and Capitalisation
Track identified opportunities for BRGM and communicate them effectively to operational and support departments — including DF/CAPE — to anticipate and optimize contractual arrangements.
Contribute to the consolidation of the DOs' bid pipeline and order books.

4. CPER and State–Region Contractual Frameworks
In collaboration with Regional Directors, build centralized monitoring of regional smart specialisation strategies, State–Region Plan Contracts (CPER) and CPIER.
Assess remaining project opportunities and anticipate future calls for proposals (2027/2028) for which BRGM may be eligible.

5. Scientific Contribution
Contribute to scientific projects aligned with your current expertise, with time allocation proportionate to your other responsibilities.

Profile

Requested start date: As soon as possible
Education: MSc or equivalent higher education qualification
Experience: 5 - 10 years

You will demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Strong knowledge of project management
- Team-oriented mindset
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong listening, facilitation and knowledge-sharing abilities
- Ability to propose solutions and provide clear synthesis
- Fluent English.

Working conditions

Regional travel to be planned, potentially at the European level.

Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM. We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 29/03/2026.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location