Program Services Lead

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Project Administrator - Saudi National**to join our team In this role you will **directs and guides the administrative activities for all functions within an assigned office.**Functions may include, but are not limited to: accounting, facilities, human resources, and/or administrative support services.

This administrative position may require the incumbent to exercise discretion and independent judgment in order to meet established objectives. Experience in coordinating and administering a variety of activities enable the incumbent to relieve the manager of most day-to-day details. May provide guidance to lower-level administrative support personnel.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Relieves manager of administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.
- Understands priorities within the office and helps ensure that they are met.
- Establishes office guidelines and procedures; anticipates where problem areas may arise; evaluates alternative methods of accomplishing tasks and meeting goals; and initiates suitable action. This may include recommendation for temporary reassignment of personnel to meet increased workload in one area or for one project.
- Keeps current on all Company policies and procedures, interpreting and administering same.
- May represent the office by attendance at meetings with the client or others.
- Keeps manager informed of all pertinent action/pending action. Has some latitude for speaking for the manager at such meetings. May make informal presentations occasionally.
- Initiates reports, as appropriate, for any or all functions. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes materials; produces and distributes data in graphic, spreadsheet, or narrative format. May develop computerized logs. Develops guidelines for standard reports from each function.
- May administer the group's operating budget and/or the merit budget. Gives input for initial figures; investigates, resolves, and reports to the manager on all variances. May make recommendations for out-of-policy salary actions.
- Serves as liaison between group to which assigned and others within the same division, as appropriate. Ensures clear communication regarding all administrative issues.
- May provide guidance to lower-level administrative support personnel, assigning work, reviewing completed assignments, and offering training and guidance.
- May provide input for, or complete, performance evaluations.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:

- Bachelors degree in Business (or equivalent) and typically 5+ years of experience in an administrative capacity (preferably in the assigned area of specialty),
- 3+ years of lead/supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency.
- Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner

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