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Operational Project Manager

Job ID: 30901
Specialisation: Management
Level: Management | Team Lead
Location: Bulgaria | Stara Zagora

For our client, the H2Start project in Stara Zagora, we are currently searching for a motivated and experienced

Operational project manager

to support in particular the organisational development and total capacity growth.

H2Start aims to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to drive innovation in renewable hydrogen production. This initiative contributes to the transition towards a lowcarbon, energy-secure economy and is supported by Trakia University (TrU) and BGH2A, in collaboration with Politecnico di Torino (POLITO) and ITAE – CNR. It will provide modern infrastructure to attract and retain top-tier researchers, fostering academic and industry collaboration for cutting-edge innovation and technology transfer and is funded with € 30 Mio. from both EU and national funds.

Requirements for the Candidate:

  • Experience as project manager or deputy in at least 3 projects during last 5 years, at least one with the size of 1M EUR
  • Experience in organisational development
  • Has experience with Bulgarian public procurements for at least 4 years
  • Possibility to work part of the time on-site in Stara Zagora, plus conduct occasionally international business trips – mandatory
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Higher education in Management or Economics

Preferences:

  • Experience with scientific projects, especially in STEM field
  • Work with international environment (working abroad or work with international partners)
  • Has good knowledge of Horizon 2020 and/or Horizon Europe administration processes
  • Fluency in Bulgarian language
  • Experience with innovations and business development
  • Experience in building sustained growth
  • Enjoying managing change and organisational transformation (and has strong track record)
  • Ability to adopt in fast growing, dynamic environments
  • Leadership skills and personality to lead people thru periods of change and uncertainty, building new organisation, processes, tools

Main responsibilities:

  • Overall coordination and operational management of the Horizon Europe H2Start project as a project manager
  • Ensuring the key goal to build modern, highly sustainable and internationally competitive Hydrogen technologies research and innovation center in Bulgaria
  • Supervision of reaching objectives, KPIs, milestones of the project
  • Direct work with work package leaders and key task leaders as relevant to reach expected results
  • Organization and supervision of project administration, financial, procurement and legal activities
  • Organization and facilitation of project Consortium and operational meetings
  • Work with international partners, boosting their engagement
  • Coordination and oversight of development, compilation and submission of project periodic reports, deliverables, amendments
  • Full engagement in timely setting up and development of the new H2Start Center of Excellence and all the relevant processes needed for its full operations
  • Ensuring smooth implementation of the project and timely engagement of all relevant team members (H2Start center, Trakia University, Bulgarian Hydrogen Association, Polito, CNR)

Work conditions:

  • Bulgarian Full time labour contract
  • Hybrid working model with at least 50% of time in-person in Stara Zagora
  • Other social benefits
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience in one of the largest scientific projects in Bulgaria

Please send us your application in English language using the form below.

Commercial Managing Director

Job ID: 30801
Specialisation: Management | Mechanical Engineering
Level: Management
Location: Bulgaria | Plovdiv | Sofia

For our client, a successful company in the automotive supplier industry, we are looking for an experienced and driven

Commercial Managing Director with Technical Background

to join the management team. Location of the existing plant is close to Pazardzhik.

Responsibilities

  • Together with the Technical Managing Director, you will actively drive and further develop the company’s successful growth
  • Full responsibility for the commercial areas of the business, including human resources, accounting, sales, national and international customer relations, and general administration
  • Strategic and operational management of the company with a strong focus on sustainable economic success
  • Close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders and continuous optimization of business processes

Your Profile

  • Relevant academic degree, e.g. in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field
  • Fluent Bulgarian and very good command of English or German
  • Proven experience in managing an EOOD/OOD, particularly in HR management, finance, sales, administration, and customer service
  • Demonstrated success in strategic and operational business leadership
  • Several years of leadership experience in a comparable role
  • Automotive or mechanical industry background highly preferred
  • Strong technical understanding of an industrial product portfolio

What our Client Offers

  • Attractive compensation package including a company car
  • Hybrid working model possible
  • A responsible and diverse leadership role within a dynamic and growing company

We look forward to receiving your application in English or German language! please use the contact form below.

Sales Manager – Lighting Solutions

Job ID: 30701
Specialisation: Sales
Level: Expert | Specialist
Location: Bulgaria | Sofia

Our client is a well-established company specializing in the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of lighting systems — for shops, offices, industrial, and administrative buildings. They offer comprehensive services: from lighting design and concept development, through installation of lighting systems, to service and maintenance, including emergency and evacuation lighting, as well as expert consulting for renovations or modernizations of facilities.

If you are ready to apply your sales talent and results-oriented approach in a company that designs and offers innovative lighting solutions, we would be happy to consider you for the role of

Sales Manager

for their office in Sofia.

Responsibilities

  • Support the company’s development in line with current market conditions through sales and proposals for business improvement;
  • Promote and sell the company’s products and services to clients in Bulgaria and abroad;
  • Build strong relationships by providing exceptional service tailored to client needs;
  • Maintain successful and profitable relationships with existing and potential clients;
  • Communicate with key users, contractors, architects, and designers to promote the company both locally and in developing foreign markets.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in sales of lighting fixtures and solutions and/or services in the sector – mandatory;
  • Working level of English – mandatory;
  • Willingness to travel within the country and abroad;
  • Strong sales and customer-focused mindset, excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and listening skills;
  • Experience or interest in LED lighting and control technologies;
  • Strong time-management skills, sense of urgency, and ability to prioritize;
  • Collaborative and strategic problem-solving approach with adaptability;
  • High level of responsibility and ownership;
  • Proactive, action-oriented personality;
  • Discomfort with the “comfort zone”;
  • Strong results orientation.

The employer offers

  • Attractive remuneration;
  • Opportunities for growth in a company and working environment that values professionalism and respect;
  • Participation in projects that evoke emotions, create atmosphere, and transform architectural spaces into experiences;
  • Company phone and company car;
  • Fairness and transparency in employment relations.

If our offer is of interest to you, please send us your CV.

Sales Manager Bulgaria & North Macedonia

Job ID: 30401
Specialisation: Sales
Level: Expert | Specialist
Location: Bulgaria | Remote

For one of our clients, a renowned German producer of furniture (in particular kitchen furniture) with existing business in Bulgaria and North Macedonia we are currently seeking a skilled and engaging Sales talent to join their team as soon as possible as their new

Sales Manager Bulgaria & North Macedonia

You will be based in Bulgaria (home office).

Responsibilities:

  • Expanding the market position in Bulgaria and North Macedonia
  • Supporting existing customers and retail partners
  • Acquiring and training new customers
  • Presenting the product range
  • Assisting with customer placement for display kitchens
  • Conducting sales consultations and negotiations with your expertise
  • Monitoring the market and competitors within the sales territory
  • Training customers and sales staff

Requirements:

  • Revelant professional experience in a commercial field (ideally with kitchen furniture)
  • Qualified commercial training and several years of sales experience
  • Excellent knowledge of kitchen design and planning methods using relevant planning software
  • Bulgarian language on a native level plus good English language skills
  • Some German language skills are an advantage
  • Confident demeanor and strong customer focus
  • Self-reliant and independent work style
  • Organizational skills and commitment
  • Willingness to travel 70% of your time (Bulgaria and North Macedonia, plus some trainings and fairs in other EU-countries)

Our client offers:

  • Working for a renowned company with top products
  • Regular trainings
  • Bulgarian labour contract with bonus scheme
  • Company car

Interested? We are looking forward to receive your application in English or German language.

Assistant administratif et bases de données

Job ID: 30302
Specialisation: Office Administration
Level: Junior | Specialist
Location: Bulgaria | Remote | Sofia

Offre d’emploi : Assistant administratif et bases de données

Lieu : Bulgarie (contrat de travail bulgare – poste 100 % en télétravail, avec résidence obligatoire en Bulgarie)

Projet d’externalisation pour un client français – mission à long terme

Pour des raisons liées à la protection des données, ce poste est uniquement ouvert aux ressortissant(e)s d’un pays membre de l’Union européenne.

Vous avez de l’expérience dans des projets d’outsourcing en langue française ? Vous êtes rigoureux(se), organisé(e) et aimez travailler dans un environnement juridique et administratif ? Alors cette opportunité est faite pour vous !

Dans le cadre d’un projet d’externalisation pour un client basé en France, nous recherchons des Assistant(e)s juridiques et administratifs(ves) expérimenté(e)s pour rejoindre notre équipe en Bulgarie. Le poste est entièrement réalisable en télétravail et s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un projet stable et à long terme.

Vos missions :

  • Effectuer les saisies administratives dans le logiciel (création et mise à jour des fiches clients et fournisseurs)
  • Assurer la configuration de la base de données et le suivi de ses paramètres
  • Réaliser la facturation
  • Mettre à jour les bases de données clients, fournisseurs et tarifs
  • Traiter les demandes utilisateurs et assurer la résolution de tickets
  • Effectuer des requêtes sur la base de données
  • Participer à la maintenance et à l’amélioration du logiciel métier

Profil recherché :

  • Expérience préalable dans des projets d’outsourcing en langue française
  • Excellente maîtrise du français (niveau C1 minimum obligatoire)
  • Bonne connaissance de l’anglais professionnel
  • Débutants acceptés si une expérience significative (ex. utilisation de Microsoft Access, gestion de tickets, support informatique) est démontrée
  • Autonomie, sens de l’organisation, précision et respect des délais
  • Capacité à travailler efficacement à distance

Ce que nous offrons :

  • Un contrat de travail bulgare à temps plein
  • Un poste 100 % en télétravail
  • Une mission stable et durable dans un environnement structuré
  • Une équipe francophone expérimentée
  • Un cadre de travail international, professionnel et stimulant

Intéressé(e) ? Envoyez-nous votre CV en français dès maintenant et rejoignez une équipe dédiée à l’excellence opérationnelle. Nous avons hâte de faire votre connaissance !

Senior Java Software Engineer

Job ID: 20502
Specialisation: Software Developer
Level: Senior
Location: Bulgaria | Sofia

Our client is an internationally renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional mathematics education to students of all ages. It was founded around 30 years ago and proudly educates thousands of students in USA and Canada via online platform. The company uses its own curriculum, developed by their Curriculum teams. With a rich history of fostering mathematical excellence, the firm aims to empower students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in mathematics and beyond. They are committed to creating a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

For that goal we are seeking a versatile and dedicated

Senior Java Software Engineer

to join their team in Bulgaria (from their Sofia office, hybrid or remote).

The Senior Java Software Engineer role is ideal for an experienced candidate ready to drive a transition to a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture on AWS for a K-12 math education platform. This role involves adopting modern technologies while ensuring the platform supports versioning, publishing, and deep analytics to enhance student learning.

Mentor your colleagues to build a scalable architecture, promote best practices, and deliver high-quality software in alignment with educational goals.Implement analytics to track student progress and collaborate on math engines for creating, rating, and solving problems, driving adaptive learning features.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the migration to a Java microservices architecture on Kubernetes in AWS, utilizing GraphQL for efficient data handling and Terraform for infrastructure as code.
  • Oversee the entire SDLC from planning to CI/CD deployment, ensuring test automation and reliability at scale.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and analytics teams, providing clear updates and aligning engineering with the educational mission.

Requirements:

  • A stable work history with at least a few periods of 3 years of continuous employment with the same employer in IT industry – mandatory
  • Experience in a product software company – mandatory
  • 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot expertise for microservices.
  • AWS and Kubernetes experience; Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  • Proficiency in SQL and ideally Hibernate for data persistence.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and test automation.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on engineering expert with strong Java skills, cloud-native architecture experience, and a passion for improving K-12 math education. You combine technical proficiency with a commitment to mentoring, teamwork, and impactful, mission-driven software development.

If you are interested in a meaningful, long-term challenge with a product company, we invite you to apply with your CV !

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