City Partnership Manager (IH North)

Application deadline: 14 April 2026 at 17:00 (Copenhagen time)

Who are we?

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge.

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.

Join our team and be part of the change!

About the job:

The City Partnership Manager will be based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and will report to the Hub Regional Director for regional activities and to the Head of City Partnerships at headquarters for the strategic engagement of public authorities across EIT Urban Mobility’s priority areas. 

The role focuses on strengthening collaboration between cities, industry, research organisations and start-ups within the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem. The CPM will work closely with public authorities across the Nordic region to understand their mobility priorities, identify innovation opportunities and support the development of partnerships and projects that address major urban mobility challenges. Acting as a key interface between cities, EIT Urban Mobility programmes and regional partners, the role contributes to enabling cities to test, adopt and scale innovative mobility solutions across Europe. 

Key responsibilities will include:

Partner management & community development 

Act as a key contact point for public authority partners, supporting long-term engagement within the EIT Urban Mobility community. 

Identification and mapping of relevant public authorities in the region.   

Recruitment and Key Account Management of new and current public authority partners to expand the reach of our network. 

City insight & innovation opportunities 

Identifying and communicating the priorities, challenges and opportunities of EIT Urban Mobility city partners (Leading Cities) within the region to the rest of the organization. 

Translate city needs into concrete collaboration and project opportunities within the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem. 

Matchmaking & consortium development 

Support the development of innovation consortia and participation in EIT Urban Mobility-funded projects, as well as occasionally in regional or national non-EIT funded initiatives, by connecting public authorities with relevant start-ups, SMEs, industry partners and research organisations. 

City engagement & ecosystem coordination 

Coordinate engagement of public authorities across EIT Urban Mobility strategic priorities, programmes and thematic areas. 

Peer learning & knowledge exchange 

Facilitate peer learning and exchange of best practices between public authorities to accelerate learning, innovation uptake and replication across Europe. 

Knowledge management 

Maintain up-to-date insights on public authorities priorities, contacts and partnerships in EIT Urban Mobility’s CRM system. 

External representation 

Represent EIT Urban Mobility at conferences, design and facilitate workshops for partners to respond to ecosystem opportunities.  

What you will bring along the way:

We are looking for a proactive professional with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for innovation in urban mobility. 

You enjoy working with cities, identifying opportunities for collaboration and building partnerships that lead to concrete projects. You are comfortable working in an international and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities. 

Must-have:

Knowledge of key thematics and developments in sustainable urban mobility.

5+ years of experience working in, or with, public authorities – specifically cities, regional governments and/or public transport authorities.

Experience working with innovation or grant-funded projects, including consortium building or proposal development. 

Understanding of public-private collaboration and innovation ecosystems. 

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including public speaking. 

Ability to translate strategic challenges into actionable collaboration opportunities. 

Results-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Willingness to travel when required. 

Written and spoken English (C1) and fluency in Danish, Swedish or Norwegian.

Nice-to-have:

Experience in mobility, transport, innovation or smart city sectors  

Experience with European or national funding programmes (e.g. Interreg, NordForsk, Vinnova, DUT) 

Fluency in other languages covered by Hub North activities (e.g. Swedish, Norwegian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian…)

What's in it for you:

Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth. 

Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out-of-the-box thinking to another level. Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.   

Strike the right Work-life balance: On top of the flexible hours and remote working options and facilities, you will be granted 27 days of paid time-off per year to rest and re-energize. 

This is permanent and full-time position, based in the Innovation Hub North, Copenhagen.

No relocation expenses are granted.

Possibility to work from home 2 days a week.

Application Process:

General Conditions:

By the closing date of this call candidates must:

be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Denmark;

enjoy their full rights as citizens;

If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.

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