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Malgorzata Goraczek

Funding Manager

Malgorzata Goraczek
Vienna, Austria

Experience

Apr 2024 - Jul 2025
1 year 4 months

Education Funding Manager (part-time)

Hobby Lobby

  • Funding management & project management.

  • Project development and fundraising: public & private funding.

Sep 2023 - Present
2 years 6 months

Selfemployed Funding Manager, Business Coach and Mentor

Malgorzata Goraczek e.U.

  • Project development & funding management of innovation, research and education projects within Digital & Deep Tech, eHealth, Mobility & Smart Cities, Bio- & Circular Economy, and Social Economy.

  • Systemic Business Coaching & Mentoring in start-up and scale-up programs with focus on business development and funding journeys, e.g.: EIT Urban Mobility Scale up program, EIT Urban Mobility Project Clinic, EIT Culture and Creativity Shape and Scale programs, GIN GO Austria scale-up program, MARC Impact Program, Impacthub Vienna Founders Institute Vienna, Social Impact Award Austria.

May 2021 - Feb 2022
10 months
Budapest, Hungary

External Funding Specialist

EIT Health InnoStars

  • Worked on funding synergies with EIT Headquarters, EIT Information Services, EITs in RIS countries, local authorities managing ESIF and international financial organizations.

  • Organized conferences, academies and promotional campaigns on innovation funding.

  • Acted as scale-up funding advisor for the EIT Jumpstarter innovation programme.

Sep 2018 - Apr 2021
2 years 8 months
Vienna, Austria

EU Funding Support & Industry Relations

Vienna University of Technology

  • Funding consulting for fundamental & applied research and innovation EU and national funding programmes in the area of innovation ecosystems, deep tech and ICT, digital industry, manufacturing, bioeconomy and health.

  • Interim manager strategic projects at Vienna University of Technology: Interim Manager EIT Manufacturing.

  • Lectured and organised information events, seminars and workshops for national and EU research and innovation funding programmes.

Mar 2015 - Feb 2018
3 years
Krems an der Donau, Austria

Researcher & Project Coordinator

Danube University Krems

  • Project development, funding acquisition and project management of national, international and interdisciplinary research projects.

  • Project coordinator in the EU project SmartGov and project management in the national project Mobile e-Card.

  • Scientific research in international and national projects in the area of Smart Cities, E-Governance, E-Participation and E-Health.

  • Project management at the branch office of the Danube University in the Innovation Business Coaching Lab – GovLabAustria.

  • Course management, teaching activities and scientific supervision of Master’s theses mentoring in the study programme MSc. Management and IT.

Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
1 year 3 months
Vienna, Austria

Teacher for Mathematics and Computer Science

Teach for Austria

  • Taught computer science, mathematics and construction/woods at Polytechnic School in Vienna.

  • Developed and executed funded teaching projects in the area of computer science.

  • Completed preparatory and accompanying pedagogic training by Teach for Austria.

Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
1 year
Vienna, Austria

Software Quality Assurance

Grassfish Marketing Technologies GmbH

  • Set up and established the Quality Assurance Management Unit.

  • Developed, implemented, evaluated and documented the test process: manual & automated test creation and execution of web and interactive applications.

  • Developed usability tests and created user manuals in German and English in cooperation with the IT support and sales team.

Oct 2008 - Feb 2010
1 year 5 months
Vienna, Austria

Software Quality Assurance Tester

OpenForce Information Technology GmbH

  • Conducted manual and automated software testing of a rail control system: analysis, design, creation, execution and documentation.

  • Reviewed and adapted requirements and specifications with the customer.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year

Event Marketing Coordinator

Freelance

  • Organised and executed events and road shows for marketing campaigns.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year
Vienna, Austria

Event Marketing and Management Intern

Albertina

  • Organised, administered and implemented exhibition openings and corporate events.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
1 year
Vienna, Austria

Culture Management Intern

Kunsthalle Exnergasse

  • Assisted in press releases, selection processes of exhibitions and administration.

  • Organised and implemented exhibitions and exhibition openings.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (7.5 years), Education (6.5 years), Healthcare (3 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Advertising (2 years), and Arts and Crafts (2 years).

Information Technology
Education
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Advertising
Arts and Crafts

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (9 years), Research and Development (5.5 years), Marketing (3.5 years), Finance (3 years), Strategy (2.5 years), and Quality Assurance (2.5 years).

Project Management
Research and Development
Marketing
Finance
Strategy
Quality Assurance

Summary

I combine innovative thinking with financing expertise to ensure that projects really take off. As a sparring partner, I support the development, submission and implementation of innovative projects and programmes using systemic business coaching methods.

Skills

  • Funding Management

  • Project Development

  • Project Management

  • Business Coaching

  • Mentoring

  • Innovation & Research

  • Networking

  • Team Management

  • Cooperation

  • Creativity

  • Interculturality

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Polish
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

University of Vienna

Magistra of Social-and Economic Science · Social-and Economic Science · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Controlling Certificate

Karl Franzens University Graz - UNIforLIFE

Prince2 - Foundation Certificate

Project Management Certificate According To ISO Standard 17024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Malgorzata based?

Malgorzata is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Malgorzata speak?

Malgorzata speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Malgorzata have?

Malgorzata has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Malgorzata has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Malgorzata may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Malgorzata be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Malgorzata would be well-suited for roles such as: Education Funding Manager (part-time), Selfemployed Funding Manager, Business Coach and Mentor, External Funding Specialist.

What is Malgorzata's latest experience?

Malgorzata's most recent position is Education Funding Manager (part-time) at Hobby Lobby.

What companies has Malgorzata worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Malgorzata has worked for Hobby Lobby, Malgorzata Goraczek e.U., EIT Health InnoStars, and Vienna University of Technology.

Which industries is Malgorzata most experienced in?

Malgorzata is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Education, and Healthcare. Malgorzata also has some experience in Manufacturing, Arts and Crafts, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Malgorzata most experienced in?

Malgorzata is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Marketing. Malgorzata also has some experience in Finance, Strategy and Planning, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Malgorzata worked in recently?

Malgorzata has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Education.

Which business areas has Malgorzata worked in recently?

Malgorzata has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Malgorzata's education?

Malgorzata holds a Master in Social-and Economic Science from University of Vienna.

Does Malgorzata have any certificates?

Malgorzata has 3 certificates. These include: Controlling Certificate, Prince2 - Foundation Certificate, and Project Management Certificate According To ISO Standard 17024.

What is the availability of Malgorzata?

Malgorzata is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Malgorzata?

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