KPMG in Romania is one of the world’s leading providers of Audit, Tax and Advisory services. At KPMG we run our firm just as effectively as we support and strengthen our clients’ businesses. That means hiring talented people to help develop and manage our brand, publish our thought leadership, control our finances, run our IT infrastructure, and support our professionals in the field.
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KPMG ’s vision is to recruit extraordinary people and build extraordinary professionals.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Manager to join our EU Funds Investment team. The role involves end-to-end involvement in the preparation, management, and implementation of projects financed through national and European funding programmes. You will work closely with beneficiaries, partners, and public authorities, contributing to complex projects with strategic and financial impact.
This role requires strong autonomy, advanced analytical and writing capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting environment.
Funding application development: Lead and coordinate the drafting of complex funding applications for national and European programmes; structure technical and financial documentation to ensure eligibility, coherence, and competitiveness.
The Blueprint of Your Role
- Global Career Architecture Role (GCA) - our global framework to define objective criteria for each role in KPMG
- GCA Family & Sub-family: 4.I – Consulting / Core Consulting
Career Level: Level 4 – Associate Manager
Why join us?
- Clarity (GCA): You will have a clearly defined role aligned with our global capability architecture. You’ll know exactly what’s expected, how your work connects to the business, and how you can grow within the team.
- Fair Evaluation (Korn Ferry): We use a global methodology to assess responsibilities, behaviors, and skills — ensuring transparency in how performance and potential are evaluated.
What will you actually do?
- Project implementation & management: Manage implementation activities across the full project lifecycle, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and risk management; ensure compliance with contractual obligations, programme rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Client & stakeholder management: Act as a primary contact for beneficiaries and project partners; maintain effective working relationships with managing authorities, intermediate bodies, and audit structures; communicate clearly and credibly with diverse stakeholders.
- Analysis, insight & judgment: Perform in-depth analysis of programme guidelines, eligibility rules, budgets, and indicators; identify risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities, and formulate clear, actionable recommendations.
- Delivery excellence & ways of working: Plan and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines and quality standards; leverage digital tools and AI-assisted solutions to increase efficiency in research, data analysis, drafting, and reporting; contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building within the team.
What are we looking for?
Mandatory requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in non-reimbursable / EU-funded projects.
- Proven end-to-end experience in funding application drafting and project management & implementation (including reporting, monitoring indicators, and liaison with financing authorities).
- Strong knowledge of national and/or European funding programmes (e.g. POCIDIF/ POC, PR/POR, PNRR, Modernization Fund, PT/ POIM, or similar)
- Excellent analytical, structuring, and drafting capabilities for complex documentation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of autonomy, effective time management, and ability to prioritize across multiple assignments.
Nice to have
- Experience with European Commission–managed programmes (Horizon / Horizon Europe, CEF, or similar).
- Participation in or coordination of international consortia.
- Involvement in projects related to R&D, innovation, infrastructure, or digital transformation.
- Experience managing large-scale, complex project budgets.
- Knowledge of public procurement rules applicable to EU-funded projects.
Education
- University degree, preferably in a technical or economic field.
- Postgraduate studies or professional certifications in EU funds / European projects are an advantage.
KPMG in Romania offers:
- The chance to work in a professional environment, exceptional opportunities for career growth, as well as a strong learning and development culture. Attractive remuneration package.
- A combination of great jobs to work on.
- Constant technical training on all areas of tax&legal.
- Great colleagues to work with.
- Relevant professional development and training.
- Continuous feedback from the people you work with, professional coaching and mentoring with any of the leaders in the firm.
Confidentiality
- Confidentiality will be ensured to protect the interests of applicants.
- Only preselected candidates will be invited to an interview.
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