Project Manager – Strategic Innovation – DTU Link

About the opportunity

DTU Skylab is looking for a Project Manager to drive a strategic innovation initiative within the water and environment domain in close collaboration with CLEAN. Anchored in DTU Skylab, the role is primarily based at DTU Link at Risø, a dynamic hub for innovation, test facilities, and collaboration between academia, startups, and industry. The Project Manager will oversee the progress and facilitate the community of 15 new research and innovation projects led by different departments across DTU and startup partners, working at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and execution.

Salary and benefits

• Full-time employment with a two-year contract duration.
• Salary and appointment terms based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
• Negotiable supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions (AC TAP).
• A central role in shaping innovation activities at DTU Link and Risø Gateway alongside a small team, researchers, and 20-25 startups.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation ecosystems and collaborate with leading actors in water, environment, and sustainable energy.

Who can apply?

• Experience in project management, preferably within innovation, research, or public-private partnerships.
• Relevant background from the innovation ecosystem or higher education in a relevant field.
• Knowledge or understanding of business development and entrepreneurship.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across diverse organizations.
• Experience with funding applications and grant management.
• Interest in or knowledge of water, environment, or sustainability.
• Fluency in oral Danish and English.
• Structured, proactive, organized, and collaborative mindset.

Required documents

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Exam certificates

When to apply

• Application deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 23:59 Danish time.

How to apply

• Open the online application portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' link.
• Fill out the application form.
• Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.
• Submit the application before the deadline.

Additional information

• The primary workplace is DTU Risø Campus near Roskilde, with a few days each month spent at DTU Skylab in Lyngby.
• The expected start date is November 1, 2026, or by mutual agreement.
• Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to security and export control rules for critical technology research.
• For additional information, contact Project Manager Jacob Aabroe Hansen at 0045 4480 5088.