Resource Manager

About This Role

This role involves efficiently managing team staffing and resource allocation to improve performance and cost-effectiveness. It requires collaboration with project managers and leadership to optimize resource distribution for various projects.

Responsibilities

• Streamline staffing and resource utilization for the team
• Deliver precise reports and analyses to leadership, highlighting gaps and recommending staffing strategies
• Assess and balance organizational capacity to proactively optimize resources
• Work with project managers, sales leads, and service area leads to enhance the project pipeline for enterprise clients and ad hoc initiatives
• Cultivate relationships with new talent, resources, and technology
• Examine resource usage trends, forecast future needs, and ensure efficient digital resource utilization
• Handle daily resource requests and escalate issues to management as needed
• Facilitate weekly resourcing meetings and engage in pipeline reviews
• Keep an updated, searchable database of employee skills and experience
• Foster strong relationships with senior leaders to understand their resource requirements

Requirements

• 6-7 years of resource management experience
• 3-4 years within an advertising agency or consulting firm
• Proven understanding of technical resource profiles
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in sourcing and engaging freelance talent
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to communicate with stakeholders across multiple levels and disciplines
• Ability to adapt accordingly in an ever-changing environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 6-7 years of resource management experience, with 3-4 years in an advertising agency or consulting firm

Nice to Have

• Project management experience

Benefits