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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Coordinator for Digital Twin technologies and Ocean Data Management projects - **Company:** Flanders Marine Institute (vliz) - **Location:** Oostende, Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Digital Twin, Data Management - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://vliz.be/en/jobs/vliz-recruits-project-coordinator-digital-twin-technologies-and-ocean-data-management-projects ## About the Role * You hold a master's degree (or PhD) in marine or related (biology, geography) sciences, applied sciences or similar (engineering, Informatics). * You have proven experience in managing European projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, etc.) with strategic and high-level expectance. * You can coordinate work from up to 10/15 people of various backgrounds (Technical/IT, Communication, Researchers, Administrative, etc.). * You have experience with internal and external written and oral reporting to various stakeholders. * You can coordinate various contributions and harmonize inputs in deliverables. * You have experience (co-)organising project meetings and project (external) events. * You have practical knowledge and/or experience with technical development of data systems. * You have practical knowledge and/or experience of procedures of scientific data management. * You have an affinity with the European Digital Twin of the Ocean, or equivalent digital twin related initiatives. * You have an affinity with the European Ocean Data Management community (EMODnet, CMEMS, EOSC, etc. aren't unknown to you). * You can write fluently and communicate clearly in English. * You are eager to work in an international context. ## Description * You oversee the successful implementation of the projects within the institute. In this context, you actively interact with a multidisciplinary project team. You coordinate work from up to 10/15 people of various backgrounds (Technical/IT, Communication, Researchers, Administrative, etc.). * You handle the necessary reporting in cooperation with the technological and administrative experts at VLIZ and the project partners. * You participate and/or organise project meetings and write down minutes. You coordinate and/or help (co-)organise events related to the projects (e.g. Projects Forum Day, Digital Ocean Forum, etc.). * You contribute, coordinate and/or review project deliverables and concept notes. * You follow-up on subcontractors' work and reporting. * You represent VLIZ, serving as an ambassador for the institute along with colleagues, at national and international project meetings, within relevant networks, and participating in conferences. * You support and further develop the internal governance and management of related projects. * You take on the coordination of other ambitious data related projects. * You contribute to the expansion and valorisation of data systems and the expertise of the Data Centre. You define methods and approach for solving bottlenecks and gaps. * You make proposals with regards to new initiatives. You detect needs and proactively respond to the needs of scientists. * You proactively invest in building up the necessary knowledge and expertise (e.g. follow-up of relevant policies, scientific and technological developments, etc.). 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