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Executive Assistant The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people and programs. The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important. MUST HAVE: 5+ years experience supporting at the executive level Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings Experience assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Experience scheduling travel arrangements for management STRONGLY PREFER: Support experience in a professional services, sales or marketing environment Experience successfully creating and/or modifying processes Bachelors degree Duration: Full-time Location: Crimson's office in Los Altos ******************************************************************** The Executive Assistant will: Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings Answer phones and direct all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of the Partners Assist Partners with preparation of presentation materials Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary Assist in pipeline/forecast preparation and management

 Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner Arrange travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed Work closely with the Partners to coordinate and launch hard copy or email campaigns to consultants, clients and potential clients If interested, please contact Laura Gonzalez at lgonzalez@crimson-consulting.com OR 650.960.3600 x171. About Crimson Crimson helps executives achieve market leadership With a focus on strategic marketing, we provide consulting services to some of the most successful companies in the world. Our clients include Adobe, BEA, Cisco, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Sprint, Sun and Symantec. Our clients gain significant value from our contributions in the following areas: Marketing measurement, operations and infrastructure Partner/Alliance and Go-To-Market strategy Market assessments and technical competitive analysis Positioning and messaging strategy ROI/TCO tools, whitepapers and other sales tools Unlike other firms, we combine extensive problem-solving skills with specialized expertise from a comprehensive database of experts. Our clients benefit from the Crimson Partner teams strategic knowledge, and from our experts deep understanding of specific markets and technologies.

Job Description Project Manager Project Manager Description The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the projects objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Responsibilities Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company. Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Page 2 Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to

identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. Position Requirements University degree or college diploma in the field of []. [] years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Certifications in []. Strong familiarity with project management software, such as [] Familiar with programming languages, including []. Database and operating systems experience with []. Competent and proficient understanding of platforms, such as []. Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including []. Demonstrated experience in personnel management. Technically competent with various software programs, such as []. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Flexible during times of change. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. Customer service skills an asset. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Work Conditions Overtime may be required in meet project deadlines. Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects. Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings. Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management.

PROJECT/PRACTICE RELATED COMPETENCIES

Project /Practice Management

Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards. Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. Minimizes our exposure and risk on project. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Project Accounting

Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. Manages project budget. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices. Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.

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CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Management

Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly. Understands our pricing model and billing procedures. Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization. Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.

Business Development

Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project. Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments. Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

Communication

Facilitates team and client meetings effectively. Holds regular status meetings with project team. Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding

Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design. Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures. Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities. Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Leadership

Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor. Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change . Manages the process of innovative change effectively. Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Innovator's career interests.

Teamwork

Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions. Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. Mitigates team conflict and communication problems. Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.

Client Management

Manages day-to-day client interaction. Sets and manages client expectations. Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovator Development

Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. Helps team execute career development plans. Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us. Trains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs. Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.

Internal Operations

Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. Leads internal teams/task forces Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner. Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.