IT Project Assistant - European Commission (AST1, Brussels)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Assist in ensuring the IT portfolio aligns with strategic priorities and delivers business value
• Assist in oversight project implementation, including planning, monitoring, and risk management
• Assist in oversight in IT Systems operations, quality assurance and user support
• Assist in managing budgets, contracts, and performance of service providers
• Ensure application of unit's architectural and cybersecurity policies in the portfolio
• Provide transparent reporting on progress, risks, and benefits to management

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education
• Experience: Appropriate professional experience of at least three years; proven experience in IT portfolio and project management, ideally in a complex or institutional environment using project management methodologies like PM2 or comparable
• Languages: English (essenti…), French (asset)
• Key skills: IT portfolio and project management, Information systems lifecycle knowledge (design, development, testing, maintenance), IT operations management, Budget management, Procurement procedures, Contract management, Cross-project coordination, Business analysis, Organisational and planning skills, Interpersonal and communication skills
• Eligibility: Citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen; have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; produce appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Submit CV and completed application form in a single PDF

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Temporary agent position.

Hiring unit: Unit SRD.2 - Digital Solutions, Data and Information Management, Directorate-General Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE).

Position details

Reference

MOVE/COM/2026/1833

Directorate-General

MOVE - Mobility and Transport

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

31 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for IT Project Assistant at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is MOVE/COM/2026/1833. It is hosted by MOVE - Mobility and Transport, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

- Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

- A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance

- A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes

- A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted

- Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. 2MOVE/COM/2026/1833 Version: 16/04/2026

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks.

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.

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IT Project Assistant - IT Portfolio

Manager Assistant

Directorate - General Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE ) of

the European Commission

Selection reference: MOVE /COM/ 202 6/1833

Domain *: Transport

Where : Unit SRD.2 - „Digital Solutions, Data and Information Management “, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b –Assistant

Grade range: AST1 -3

Publication deadline : 11.09.202 6 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) and Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) shape the digital future of our transport and energy sectors. DG MOVE and DG ENER Shared Resource Directorate is a common service whose mission is to contribute to the operations of both Directorates-General through management and support on audit, internal control and assurance; budget and financial transactions, supervision of decentralised agencies; IT systems and security, and management of information resources.

Unit SRD.2 - Information Management and Systems is responsible for developing secure information systems for DG MOVE and DG ENER-Brussels, aligning with strategic goals, legislation, and Commission rules. The unit is also leading the digital transformation towards a data-driven administration per the EC Digital Strategy. Additionally, the unit manages security, business continuity, and document and information management for DG MOVE and DG ENER Brussels.

WE PROPOSE

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our unit as IT Project Assistant - IT Portfolio manager assistant.

In this role, you will play a central part in assisting portfolio manager in supervising IT projects that supports DG MOVE and DG ENER policies, ensuring that projects and applications deliver maximum value and are fully aligned with strategic objectives.

The job offers the possibility to assist in steering projects end-to-end, from design and development to implementation, while also driving efficiencies through knowledge sharing and best practices. The 4MOVE/COM/2026/1833 Version: 16/04/2026

role may also involve managing operations of IT Systems, including maintaining different environments, infrastructure, user support and quality assurance.

This role also includes involvement in procurement and contract management, assisting in oversight of service providers or contracts and ensuring optimal performance, while maintaining close interaction with stakeholders and reporting to senior management.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Assist in ensuring the IT portfolio aligns with strategic priorities and delivers business value.

- Assist in oversight project implementation, including planning, monitoring, and risk management.

- Assist in oversight in IT Systems operations, quality assurance and user support.

- Assist in managing budgets, contracts, and performance of service providers.

- Ensure application of unit’s architectural and cybersecurity policies in the portfolio.

- Provide transparent reporting on progress, risks, and benefits to management.

WE LOOK FOR

A motivated, dynamic, and well-organised colleague with excellent team spirit, and a proactive, result-driven mindset. You should be able to offer hands-on project oversight, as well as acting as a trusted digital partner to policy units.

The successful candidate would be expected to have:

- Proven experience in IT portfolio and project management, ideally in a complex or institutional environment using project management methodologies, like for example: PM 2 or comparable

- Strong knowledge and experience with information systems lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and maintenance;

- Good understanding of managing IT operations, operating different environments and infrastructure, 1 st and 2 nd level user support and quality assurance;

- Good understanding of budget management, procurement procedures, and contract management;

- Ability to coordinate cross-project interdependencies, identify synergies, and ensure coherent delivery of outcomes;

- Strong business analysis skills, with the capacity to understand policy needs and translate them into effective IT solutions;

- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage resources, risks, and priorities effectively; 5MOVE/COM/2026/1833 Version: 16/04/2026

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling efficient collaboration with colleagues, management, and external stakeholders;

- Knowledge of IT Governance in European Commission is an asset;

- Good knowledge of English is essential; knowledge of French is an asset;

- A proactive, flexible mindset with the capacity to propose innovative solutions and support the digital transformation of DG MOVE and DG ENER. 6MOVE/COM/2026/1833 Version: 16/04/2026

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to MOVE -ENER -SRD2 -JOB -

[email protected] indicating the selection reference MOVE /COM/202 6/1833 in the

subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 7MOVE/COM/2026/1833 Version: 16/04/2026

ANNEX

1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

- Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

- Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

- Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least

- a level of post -secondary education attested by a diploma, or

- a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post -secondary

education , and appropriate professional experience of at least three years .

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the

Ministry of Education) will be accepted.

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST1 runs from €3,754 (step 1) to €4,248 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €45,048 to €50,976 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €601 per month at step 1 of AST1) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 31 August 2026, today.

The application deadline is 11 September 2026, 10 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 31 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST1 see our AST1 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the Information Technology field browse our Information Technology domain page.

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