Project Specialist at Parexel in Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Project Specialist Location: India-Bengaluru-Remote When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Project Specialist Project Initiation Management Ensures tools are set-up according to SOPs and work instructions (for example, Project Management Plan, SOP list, TIME task codes list, Team list, Project View) Setup of Project Specific Training in LMS Works with PL to create an initial schedule and resource plan in Project View Assists with drafting a consistent and coherent project management plan, including coordinated planning of the different project activities and input from the different functions Project Execution and Control Management Responsible for reporting and analysis and for highlighting issues for project team Maintains the project schedule and resource changes with input from Project Lead Prepares portions of the monthly management and dashboard reports Updates and maintains project tracking databases, compiles data for reports, and other project-related materials Organizes incoming and outgoing correspondence for project management  May be responsible for managing project document storage Responsible for updating the project plan as needed and collaborating with the PL/TL to execute the plan. May provide technical support to the Project Lead/Project Manager/Technical Lead and project team through the use Microsoft Word, Excel, ProjectView, and internal PAREXEL systems Project Meeting Management Supports preparation of required information for various project meetings Reporting of owned responsibilities during meeting attendance Support tracking and follow-up of action items. Distributes agendas prior to meetings, and prepares and distribute minutes of internal and client meetings Promotes communication among team members Project Financial Management Responsible for collating monthly project financial metrics Reviewing TIME reports against allocated/budgeted time Reviewing and processing pass through cost invoices  Interacts with Independent Consultants to collect timesheets and processes invoices for payment Project Closure Management Collaborates with PL/PM/TL on ensuring that documents are archived and final work handed over to the sponsor Closes all project systems and interfaces upon project end Key Competencies Planning – Beginner Project Execution – Beginner Project Fulfillment – Beginner Financial Acumen – Beginner Risk Management – Beginner Quality Focus – Beginner Influencing and Leading Teams – Beginner Communication – Basic Accountability – Basic Emotional Intelligence – Beginner Customer Focused Leadership – Beginner Decision Making – Basic Technical Knowledge – Basic Knowledge and Experience: Initial years of experience in a similar role preferred Extensive working knowledge of the English language Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, with an advanced degree desirable PMP or equivalent desirable Shift: 12:00 to 9:00 PM Location: Remote- India Additional Locations: India-Bengaluru, India-Hyderabad-Remote, India - Hyderabad