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

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