Course Content Manager

Application deadline: 23 June 2026 at 17:00 (Barcelona 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.    

About EIT Urban Mobility Academy 

Our EIT Urban Mobility Academy is a collaborative arena for lifelong learning, helping to build critical capabilities for innovation and transformation. We are training the next generation of urban mobility practitioners, needed by the urban mobility ecosystem of the future. The webpage of EIT Urban Mobility Academy is: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/academy/  

Within the Academy, Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) offers a variety of training programmes and experiences on hot topics in urban mobility and transport for professionals and organisations around Europe. In close collaboration with universities, business schools, consultancies and mobility experts, this lifelong learning initiative uses different formats including light online material in a YouTube channel, online courses (asynchronous), and face-to-face (F2F) courses (on-site, online synchronous and blended). More information on UMX: https://urbanmobilityexplained.eu/   

Be part of a team where:   

The Course Content Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the present and future of UMX. Reporting to the Head of Professional Education, you will support the UMX team in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring full compliance, and successfully delivering UMX courses in compliance with EIT Urban Mobility and EIT requirements.  

You will also drive the future-proofing of the organisation by shaping and developing strategic courses that truly "move the needle" for Urban Mobility in Europe. You will support EIT Urban Mobility's long-term strategy by developing high-impact courses that generate independent value and revenue within our five Priority Domains: (1) shared and public transport (2) sustainable urban logistics, (3) mobility AI and data management, (4) electrification and alternative fuels, and (5) health and mobility. 

At EIT Urban Mobility, we recognise autonomous mobility (specifically shared autonomous mobility) as a massive, transformational trend which will fundamentally changing the way we move. As a cross-cutting focus for UMX, you will be uniquely positioned to connect this overarching technological shift with all five of our priority domains, designing truly future-forward training programs that prepare European cities for the next era of mobility.  

Key responsibilities  

• Strategic Content Development & KPI Compliance: Support the successful delivery of UMX courses, ensuring they meet revenue, KPI and compliance requirements. Assist the Head of the Professional Education in developing the strategic framework for new training programs and annual Project Calls. Support the alignment of UMX activities with the company’s Priority Domains, actively weaving the transformative trend of shared autonomous mobility across these areas to fill critical knowledge gaps and strengthen European competitiveness.

• Strategic Funding & The Autonomous Vehicles Academy: Support the Head of Professional Education and Academy leadership in scouting new grants and funding opportunities to expand our training portfolio. A key immediate focus will be driving the content strategy and foundational program design to support the Academy leadership in pitching a new "Autonomous Mobility Academy" to the European Commission. You will partner closely with the Head of Professional Education to launch and scale this flagship program from the ground up.

• Expert Sourcing, Network Building & Knowledge Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with professional training and mobility experts across Europe. Act as the primary internal "go-to person" for new mobility courses by actively participating in events, reviewing publications, and monitoring trends. Develop and maintain a centralised, organised expert database to ensure institutional knowledge, particularly at the intersection of our priority domains and autonomous mobility, is permanently retained by the organisation. 

• Course Supervision & Quality Assurance: Act as the "content supervisor" for a selection of internal UMX courses. Source and select top-tier mobility experts, ensuring their knowledge aligns with our ambitions. Review course content in collaboration with the UMX Digital Learning team to guarantee all courses meet UMX quality standards for content relevance/innovation and learning outcomes. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration Support: Partner with the UMX F2F Course Business Manager to identify new face-to-face courses and business development opportunities. Support the UMX Digital Marketing and learner acquisition team by reviewing the content of our marketing communications for technical accuracy, by sourcing top-tier experts to feature in our promotional webinars, etc. 

• EIT Urban Mobility Ecosystem Support: You will occasionally be expected to support cross-departmental initiatives beyond UMX/Academy, for example, by contributing content expertise to organisational events like Tomorrow Mobility or the EIT UM Community Days (our annual conferences), or to corporate thought leadership initiatives.  

What you will bring along the way:    

Must-haves  

• 10+ years working experience(s) in urban mobility with a focus on at least one of the priority domains. Track record of content mastery and network building. 
• 3+ years working experience(s) in managing/producing learning activities and trainings, preferably in a blended format (partly online, partly on-site). 
• Strong passion for sustainable urban mobility, for mobility technology and innovation. 
• Demonstrable expertise, recent project experience, and/or a strong active professional network specifically in autonomous mobility. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English (C1 level or above), both written and spoken. 
• Committed, proactive, trustworthy, accurate, and respectful of timelines and deadlines. 
• A positive 'can-do' and hands-on mindset, curious and fast digital learner capable of adapting to digital tools like NetSuite and WordPress. 
• Motivation to work and take leadership of new initiatives, in fast-moving and innovative environments. 

Nice-to-haves  

• Experience working in or with an EU institution or EU-funded programme or organisation.  
• Experience working in or with public/private partnerships.  
• Any additional EU language is a plus. 

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.  
• A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.  
• 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 to rest and re-energise.  
• Work-from-home IT setup (laptop, phone, screen, headsets).  

Kindly note that this is a permanent and full-time position. Our preference is for the successful candidate to be based in or near Barcelona, Spain. However, we are also open to considering candidates based in or near our other office locations: Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Munich, Prague, or Brussels. 

No relocation expenses are granted.  

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 one of the countries mentioned above;  
• 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.  

DATA PROTECTION DISCLAIMER  

Your personal data will be processed with utmost care by the EIT KIC URBAN MOBILITY, S.L. or its subsidiaries.  

The said processing will allow us to manage the recruitment of the offered positions, and more specifically:  

• to enable you to submit your CV to apply for specific jobs;  
• to match your details with the job vacancies and to eventually contact you;  
• to retain your details and notify you about future job opportunities similar to the specific role for which you have contacted us;  
• to answer your enquiries.  

[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.