Project Manager Harmonized Standards Compliance

Two-year contract opportunity for engineering and quality-minded individuals in the heart of the European Hub in Brussels. Ideal candidates are analytical, patient, resilient, and curious who read between the lines, master the details and dot the i's with a calm and thoughtful approach.

About Cen Cenelec

The more you know about standards, the more you will be able to benefit from them. Standards make our lives safer, simpler, more comfortable and more efficient .

CEN and CENELEC, based in Brussels, are internationally recognized non-profit associations and officially designated European Standardization Organizations (alongside ETSI). Over the last 30 years, the European Standardization System has delivered more than 3600 harmonized standards, allowing industry and SMEs to demonstrate compliance with EU law in a resource and cost-efficient way.

Representing 43 members and employing 95 professionals, we play a pivotal role in driving a resilient, green, and digital EU Single Market.

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A harmonised standard is a European standard developed by a recognised European Standards Organisation: CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI. It is created following a request from the European Commission to one of these organisations. Manufacturers, other economic operators, or conformity assessment bodies can use harmonised standards to demonstrate that products, services, or processes comply with relevant EU legislation.

Two years ago, the Harmonised Standards Compliance (HSC) unit was created to enhance the quality of draft standards .

In this role, you will report directly to the Account Manager and work alongside two colleagues. The four main areas of activities are the following:

1. Enforce the correct implementation of the CEN and CENELEC rules for drafting harmonized standards by:

• performing assessment on draft Harmonized Standards content against predefined criteria, to support their compliance with European Legislation.
• engaging with standard drafters to raise awareness on rules and best practices and encourage their application.
• leading training and webinars on the rules and new aspects in the harmonized standards development processes.

2. Propose solutions to diverse issues (incl. recommendations to relevant governing bodies) to enhance the quality and the timeliness of Harmonized Standards:

• analysing the background of the case;
• fact finding; and;
• cross-checking sources;
• keeping abreast of the technical and regulatory activities to support the Technical Bodies.

3. Build relationships and networks:

• Coordinate and cooperate with the European Commission and its contractors to smoothen the development of Harmonized Standards.
• Develop essential relationships with colleagues from other units.

4. Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for submission to relevant stakeholders (Technical Boards, Administrative Boards, Presidential Committee, other units, etc…).

5. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the digital transformation of the Harmonized standards development process

What will your work life look like with your team and your manager?

• You will report directly to Team Account Manager, Frédéric.
• You will join a team of two project managers who share a common strength: the ability to remain patient, resilient, and diplomatic without engaging in conflict. They are perseverant, adaptable, and thrive on collaboration within a multicultural environment.

• Degree in engineering or equivalent
• Very good spoken and written English
• Relevant professional experience in the EU environment is a plus
• Awareness of EU institutions and regulatory processes or willingness to learn about them
• Analytical, curious and have a broad interest in the vast world of (technical) topics that CEN and CENELEC deal with.
• Ability to work against tight deadlines, being structured and organized
• A high capability for prioritization and flexibility , adapting to urgencies
• Ability to understand and act according to standardization rules
• Ability to explain complex matters in a clear and didactical way
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with others and promote a collaborative team environment,
• Understand the importance of ‘colouring within the lines’ , enforcing complex rules and principles,
• Ability to juggle between political and strategic exchanges and more technical discussions.
• Ability to undertake related administrative tasks.

If you excel under pressure, embrace collaboration in a multicultural environment, and love turning challenges into clear solutions, we want to hear from you.

• In the context of a 2-year funded contract by the European Commission, Cen and Cenelec offer a 2-year contract (no freelance contract allowed) within a company that truly means an added value to European stakeholders.
• An attractive and competitive salary package with numerous extra-legal benefits will be offered.
• You will get the chance to work into a multicultural environment in a modern and comfortable working space enabling the employees to feel at home while having moments to concentrate in coworking space, silent rooms or chat in cozy coffee meeting rooms , in our spacious and leafy terrace or in our restaurant while enjoying a free bowl of healthy cereals .
• The company employs people with responsible skills who are accountable, open to changes, able to get information and spread the information and at least able to take decisions.
• The opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment at the heart of Brussels.
• Extensive opportunities for skill development , an exceptional onboarding experience, and the potential to transition into other key roles within the organization after gaining several years of experience.

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How to apply?

Did you know that millions of businesses and organizations are applying and using European standards every day?

Apply by sending your resumé in English.

PL EASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN POSSESSION OF THE REQUIRED PASSPORT/WORK VISA TO BE ABLE TO WORK IN BELGIUM.THE COMPANY DOES NOT SPONSOR THESE REQUIREMENTS