Project Execution:
- Works effectively within a team environment.
- Works within broad project guidelines as directed by the Project Lead or Technical SME.
- With the guidance of the project Technical SME, demonstrates the ability to prioritize work to achieve specified project outcomes.
- Capitalizes on opportunities to improve one’s own performance and seeks feedback from the Project Lead and colleagues.
- Applies information provided by the Project Lead or senior colleagues to complete assigned project activities.
- Produces quality work that meets the expectations of the project lead and the client.
- May serve as a Project Lead for small-scale projects or a Work Stream Lead on larger projects.
- When serving as a Project Lead with clear guidance and support from the Line Manager:
- Responsible for project planning and set-up and routinely interacts with the assigned Project Specialist (PS) or Project Manager (PM) to appropriately control the project (e.g. project set-up, forecasting and financial entries, invoicing, etc.).
- Functions as the main client contact and ensures accurate project reporting is in place.
- Ensures that the project team delivers to meet the client expectations for quality and timeliness.
- Ensures that appropriate risk identification and issue-escalation procedures are in place.
- Ensures project-specific training compliance of the project team.
- Ensures and/or manages project financials including the provision of accurate revenue forecasts.
- Ensures that the project team understands and works to the scope of the contract.
- Identifies new opportunities through Change In Scope or add-on business from existing work.
- Ensures timely project close-out activities are completed.
Consulting Activities and Relationship Management:
- Follows and implements the organization’s consulting models and methodologies under the guidance of the project lead and/or Technical SME.
- Delivers a limited range of consulting services within personal area of expertise under the guidance of the Project Lead and/or Technical SME.
- Completes assigned activities within project scope and objectives under the direction of the Project Lead and/or Technical SME.
- Identifies project and internal issues to senior colleagues and Project Lead and/or Technical SME.
- Interacts professionally at all working levels within a client organization and within Parexel.
- Identifies project and/or client needs to the Project Lead and/or Technical SME.
- Interactions result in clients expressing satisfaction with the service provided.
Business Development:
- Begin networking within the industry (i.e. maintain contacts and relationships with clients once engagements are complete).
- Communicates potential new business leads to PC management and account managers.
Parexel-Related Activities:
- Meets established metrics as specified in the scorecard on an annual basis.
- Completes basic job-related responsibilities, including timesheets, expense reports, maintenance of CVs, training compliance, project deliverable archiving, participation in internal initiatives/projects.
- Defines self-development activities with the support of management in order to keep current within the industry.
Skills:
- Project management knowledge
- Client-focused approach to work
- Results orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Consulting skills
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both written and verbal
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in the local language and extensive working knowledge of the English language
