Key Accountabilities:

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 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 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 provision of accurate revenue forecasts
Ensures that the project team understand and work 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 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 lead to PC management and account managers

PAREXEL-related Activities:

Meets established metrics as specified in 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 local language and extensive working knowledge of the English language

Knowledge and Experience:

Initial years of experience in an industry-related environment

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline

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