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Apr 12, 2024

We're Hiring! Check Out Our Open Position - Project Lead

We're Hiring! Check Out Our Open Position - Project Lead

We're on the look out for a Project Lead for an upcoming client project. Read on to find out what we’re looking for and what’s on offer…

About Us

We are a Barcelona based innovation consultancy working globally specialising in agrifood ecosystem building, with a focus on addressing impact challenges by empowering diverse talent. Our small yet dynamic team works remotely, so we are open to candidates from across Europe (who can legally work within the EU). Barcelona-based applicants will benefit from our membership at Europe's largest impact hub - Norrsken Barcelona

About the Project Lead opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to work with us on an important client project focused on mergers and acquisitions. As Project Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring project success; planning, tracking and reporting on project deliverables, coordinating the Naked Innovations project team and ensuring client satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of the food industry through innovative solutions.

This is a part-time (2-3 days/week) freelance contract, with the possibility of moving to full-time with additional project contracts.   

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:

  • General Project management 
    • Project team coordination, cross functional
    • Stakeholder management
    • Point of contact for client concerns/questions. 
    • Tracking deliverables
    • Identifying project risks and opportunities
    • Research and Analysis
    • Project documentation and reporting
    • Budget management
    • Troubleshooting 
  • Project design and delivery
    • This is a merger and acquisitions focused project so may include tasks such as startup scouting, startup assessments and interviews, stakeholder outreach and landscape research. 

What skills are needed:

  • Internally motivated self-starter who continuously strives to get things done, regardless of challenges encountered
  • Team player who can work collaboratively and/or initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight
  • Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met
  • Critical thinker
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, excellent command of English and working proficiency in Spanish would be an asset

Nice to have skills and experience:

  • Knowledge and experience of mergers and acquisitions
  • Experience working with large multinational corporations
  • Passion for food innovation, sustainability, and creating positive impact in the food industry

Who can apply?

You are registered freelance (autonomo) or willing to register yourself as freelance. Or are eligible to participate in a Spanish Internship if you are studying for or recently have a Masters or MBA from a European University.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter to info@nakedinnovations.eu with the subject line 'Project Lead Application'

What we have to offer:

A great team! We believe that change is made collaboratively!

Working from home or anywhere you like!

Flexible work arrangements

Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement

Access to the Norrsken Barcelona Impact Hub  

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

22 days of annual vacations (proportionate allocation)

Opportunities for training and development

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At Naked Innovations, we believe that a diverse workplace means a better, more resilient, and more innovative company. We are excited to work with anyone who shares our values regardless of race, colour, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, familial pedigree, education, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

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