Sr. Project Manager, R&A

Parexel are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to be homebased in Ireland. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading internal projects on behalf of Parexel Clients. We are looking for an experienced candidate with strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritise and influence internal teams, as well as developing client relationships.

Key accountabilities:

Project Initiation ManagementOwn the client relationship and responsibility for client communication ensuring high client satisfactionCooperates with the Finance Business Partner to ensure that any systems and system interfaces are functioning Work with RAL and /or TL to provide initial schedule and resource plan to GRTPro-active approach to providing solution set for clientsProject Execution ManagementLead client kick off meeting and discussions with client, establishing client expectations for project delivery, communication, and client specific metrics. Ensure the scope of the project is well understood by the project team and set the team expectationsReview the project contract exhibit and ensure relevant team members have received itManage the set-up of the project team, oversee request for resources, review proposed team members for suitability and manage any project team changes throughout the duration of the project. Review initial budget request with SC/CXD for any project specific adaptationsParticipate in or manage the team kick-off meetingProject Implementation, Control & EvaluationManage the project such that it is completed within budget, schedule and according to contract specificationsEnsure the project is progressing according to quality standards, SOPs, and to fulfil local regulationsProactively take action where required to maintain project deliverables, to effectively manage the project’s critical path, resourcing, metrics compliance, the budget and third party vendorsManage the project budget with the Finance Business Partner including the completion of monthly revenue recognition, forecasting and cost managementProject Closure ManagementOversee all administrative closeout procedures are completed, according to Project Closeout ChecklistQualificationsSkills Required:

· Accountability for overall project delivery

· Building and sustaining relationships

· Critical thinking and problem solving

· Influencing and leading teams

· Financial management skills

· Strategic thinking skills

· Client focused approach to work

· Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork

Qualifications required:Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, with an advanced degree desirable PMP or equivalent desirable