Summary of the Course Content Manager job at EIT Urban Mobility

Application deadline: 24 September 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 help shape the future development of the UMX portfolio by identifying emerging topics, sourcing expertise, converting knowledge into high-impact learning experiences, and ensuring our content remains aligned with the evolving needs of cities, public authorities, mobility operators and industry stakeholders across 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) urban logistics, (3) mobility AI and data management, (4) electrification and alternative fuels, and (5) health and mobility.

As part of this role, you will support the development of EIT Urban Mobility's Autonomous Mobility Academy initiative. Working alongside internal and external subject-matter experts, you will contribute to programme design, ecosystem building, expert sourcing, content governance, funding opportunities and project development activities.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Content Development & KPI Compliance: Support the delivery and continuous improvement of UMX courses, ensuring they meet revenue, KPI and compliance requirements. Identify emerging mobility trends and strategic topics, and transform research, project outputs and thought leadership into new learning products, use cases and educational assets. Support the definition of content priorities and future portfolio growth opportunities.
• Expert Sourcing, Network Building & Knowledge Management: Build and maintain a high-quality network of urban mobility and transport experts across Europe and beyond. Develop and manage a centralised expert database, identify and engage contributors for learning activities, and establish processes that ensure the quality, relevance and transferability of expertise across the organisation.
• Autonomous Vehicles Academy Development & Project Management: Act as the primary operational lead supporting the development of EIT Urban Mobility's Autonomous Mobility Academy Initiative. Coordinate stakeholders, partnerships and project development activities, while supporting funding opportunities, ecosystem engagement and programme planning. Work closely with internal and external experts to ensure activities remain aligned with organisational priorities and market needs.
• Content Governance, Review & Quality Assurance: Act as content owner for a portfolio of UMX learning activities. Review and challenge content to ensure it is accurate, practical and relevant for target audiences, while working closely with subject-matter experts and internal teams to maintain high quality standards and continuously improve the learner experience.
• Knowledge Intelligence & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Monitor developments across the mobility ecosystem and identify reports, studies, project outputs and market insights that can be transformed into learning assets and new course opportunities. Collaborate with marketing, business development, learning and other EIT Urban Mobility teams, while contributing to wider organisational initiatives, events and thought leadership activities.

What you will bring along the way:   
 
Must-haves 

• 7+ years of professional experience in urban mobility, transport innovation, mobility technology, innovation ecosystems or closely related sectors, including experience working with experts, knowledge products, training programmes or thought leadership initiatives.
• 3+ years working experience(s) in managing/producing education or learning activities and trainings, preferably in a blended format (partly online, partly on-site), ideally for a professional or lifelong learning audience.
• Strong interest in mobility innovation, emerging technologies, transport digitalisation and the future of urban mobility.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and engage subject-matter experts and build professional networks across complex stakeholder ecosystems.
• Ability to translate research findings, project outputs and technical knowledge into practical learning materials and educational products.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess content quality, challenge assumptions and work effectively with senior experts.
• 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.

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.
• Demonstrable experience, project involvement and/or an active professional network in autonomous mobility.
• 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.
• 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-energize.
• A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.
• Work-from-home IT setup (laptop, screen, headsets).
• A tax benefit powered by Cobee, allowing you to save on your personal income tax.
• A Private health insurance borne by the Company.
• Work in a modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.
• Bike to work and park safely in our premises.
  

Kindly note that this is a permanent and full-time position, and it is based in Barcelona, Spain. 
 
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 Spain; 
• 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.