ALICE is hiring a Junior Project Manager on Urban Logistics & Digitalization

ALICE is looking for a highly motivated project manager for the growing portfolio of R&I projects linked to innovation in logistics, with the focus on Urban Logistics & Digitalisation

ALICE, the Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe[1] (www.etpalice.eu) is a non-for-profit industry led association based in Brussels with 190+ members reaching all stakeholders groups within freight transport, logistics and supply chain. ALICE is the Alliance of European leading companies and experts in implementing logistics and supply chain innovation.

ALICE’s vision is to achieve an affordable transition towards zero emissions logistics. To that end, the fleets and assets used in logistics will be mainly electrified, requiring massive innovation in the field of vehicle technology, infrastructure, logistic processes and digital logistic platforms. By creating seamlessly interconnected logistics nodes and networks through the Physical Internet (PI), higher levels of efficiency and improved asset utilization will be achieved to support transition to affordable zero emissions solutions, increasing agility, competitiveness and resilience of supply chains and contributing to liveable cities and regions for the welfare of citizens.

ALICE supports, assists, and advises the European Commission[2] in the definition and implementation of the EU Horizon Europe Program for research in logistics.

ALICE is a small but growing organization with 20 team members in the secretariat and a highly motivated Executive Group, members and partners.

ALICE is looking for a Junior Project Manager who will be employed on a full-time contract. As a Project Manager, you will work on projects from the Thematic Group 5 Urban Logistics portfolio, generate value for ALICE themes and Programmes, and contribute to implementing our zero-emission Urban Logistics by 2030 guidelines.

The main tasks associated with this position will involve:

• Coordinate and develop EU-funded project reports and deliverables.
• Actively engage in the knowledge management and project results exploitation strategies (beyond the project duration) and identification of deployment opportunities of innovative project results.
• Lead project activities related to urban logistics, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and data exchange standardisation.
• Build strong links with project partners and support them to leverage ALICE network for the successful execution of the projects.
• Identify the key findings of the projects relevant for ALICE members and define and implement communication mechanisms to ensure these findings are shared with the members bringing added value to them.
• Organization of teleconferences / project meetings / workshops / conferences and other events.
• Participate in project meetings including divers, multicultural and multidisciplinary team members.

At ALICE, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQIA+ and individuals from all nationalities.

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• A relevant university science or engineering degree and/or working experience in freight transportation, logistics, supply chain and digitalization.
• A strong interest for digitalization, data spaces, data exchange and artificial intelligence.
• A positive attitude and energy with a strong ability to work in multicultural, diverse and multistakeholder environments.
• Very good analytical and writing skills, able to hear and learn from others quickly and with strong empathy.
• A strong ability to work under pressure and on a wide range of activities in parallel including administrative activities but also interaction with high level representatives.
• Responsibility, autonomy, flexibility, ability to work both in team and independently.
• Relevant work experience in the field of EU R&I funded projects management is a plus.
• An excellent command of English (spoken and written) as well as strong ability to communicate with multicultural and diverse community and public speaking; knowledge of other European languages will be an asset.
• Experience in the organization of conferences and events is a plus.
• Advance user of Microsoft Office tools including Teams, SharePoint and other collaborative environments.

We offer:

• Full-time contract with a gross salary base of €35.000 – 45.000 depending on experience and fit to the job description.
• Opportunity of self-realization in a small growing but high-impact organization with international focus.
• Be part of a strong and challenge-oriented community of individuals and companies.
• Cooperation on excellent and appealing European collaborative R&D&I projects with participation of leading European R&D&I organisations as well as SMEs and large industries.
• Further education and professional development.
• Flexible remote working (up to 90%) from anywhere in Europe

Ideal starting date: September 2025

Applications

Candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter including motivation and key assets to consider the application to info@etp-alice.eu with the following subject:

ALICE – Junior Project Manager TG5.

First cut-off date to receive applications is 13^h of July 2025.

[1] Transparency Register number 006901422654-34

[2] Recognized by the European Commission as a European Technology Platform (ETP) in 2013. SWD (2013)272/F1 COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT STRATEGY FOR EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS: ETP 2020