Operations Manager
See job offer: https://digital-commons-edic.eu/careers/operations-manager/
About DC-EDIC
The Digital Commons EDIC is a European consortium that develops, maintains, and scales digital commons: open-source software, open standards, and shared digital infrastructure for public administrations, enterprises, and citizens. Established under the EU Digital Decade programme, it brings together EU Member States to pool resources and invest collectively in open technologies that reduce Europe’s dependency on external providers. Five founding members (France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands), seven observers, and growing. Launched in December 2025 and currently assembling its founding team in Paris.
Our Values
- Openness: Open collaboration, open standards, open source.
- Sustainability: Resilient and community-driven digital commons.
- Collaboration: Inclusive models involving public actors, civil society, academia, industry, and technical communities. EU digital public space: Transparent governance and protection of fundamental rights.
Your Role
Run EDCOM programme delivery while building the EDIC’s financial and operational backbone. The organisation runs a multi-year EU co-funded programme (Digital Europe) with five national partners while simultaneously establishing its administrative structure as a French association. The role covers both EU programme management and operational/financial oversight, working with an external chartered accountant for bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts.
What You’ll Do
EDCOM programme management: Coordinate work across national partners (DINUM, MinBZK, Sovereign Tech Agency, ZenDiS); manage deliverables, risks and decision preparation; maintain relationship with European Commission programme officer; monitor milestones; manage programme budget and reporting; define accounting structure and audit trail; prepare periodic reports; ensure knowledge transfer across consortium.
EDIC administration and finance:
Support operational setup (insurance, HR onboarding); coordinate internal logistics; manage procurement and contracts with legal support; supervise external accountant outputs; oversee payroll and compliance; prepare financial reporting for governance; monitor member state contributions; coordinate GDPR/CNIL compliance.
What we’re looking for
Required profile: 3–5 years EU programme management experience (Digital Europe, Horizon Europe or similar); strong EU financial reporting skills; knowledge of association accounting is a plus; fluent English and working French; autonomy in a fast-evolving organisation.
Nice to have: Experience in open-source ecosystems or digital commons; additional EU language; experience in early-stage organisations.
Practical Details:
Permanent French contract (CDI, forfait jours); based in Paris with hybrid remote work; regular travel in Europe; salary aligned with public-sector standards; benefits include health insurance, pension contributions, paid leave and transport reimbursement.
Application: CV and short cover letter to hr@digital-commons-edic.eu. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: 22 May 2026.