IT Resource Manager

X4 Technology; London; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 92,250; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Resource Manager (IT) to manage resource allocation across multiple IT programs. The role requires 5+ years' experience in IT Resource Management, strong stakeholder relationship skills, and proficiency in Power BI. This hybrid position offers £400-500 per day, depending on experience, and is seen as a long-term opportunity with potential for conversion to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in IT Resource Management or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of IT disciplines and workforce strategies.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation across IT teams and delivery streams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for IT resource performance.
• Provide data-driven insights on IT resource utilization using Power BI.

Skills

IT Resource Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Power BI

Attention to Detail

Tools

Power BI

Reporting Tools

Job description

Overview

X4 Technology are partnered with a world-leading oil & gas organisation to offer an exciting opportunity for a Resource Manager (IT) to join their growing IT Workforce Planning function.

You’ll be at the heart of managing resource allocation across a broad portfolio of IT programmes, including Trading & Supply, Innovation Technology, Energy Services, Crude & Product Markets, Digital Engineering, Information Services and Workforce Productivity.

Responsibilities of the Resource Manager (IT):

• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to proactively capture and forecast resourcing requirements
• Manage resource allocation and demand matching across multiple IT teams, geographies and delivery streams
• Act as the critical link between IT project teams and central capacity planning, ensuring the right skills are in place at the right time
• Partnering with onboarding teams to ensure smooth, timely onboarding from contract setup to day-one readiness
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise IT resource performance and support broader IT workforce optimisation objectives
• Leverage Power BI to deliver data-driven insights on IT resource utilisation, capability trends, performance metrics and future skills forecasting

Requirements of the Resource Manager (IT):

• 5+ years’ experience in IT Resource Management (or equivalent)
• Expertise across capability analysis, demand validation, workforce planning, contractor sourcing, recruitment process optimisation and onboarding
• Strong understanding of IT disciplines, roles and workforce strategies
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in complex, global environments
• Skilled in reporting, analytics and performance insights using Power BI or similar tools
• Exceptional attention to detail and process accuracy

The role is advertised on a contract basis to expedite onboarding. In practice, it is viewed as a long-term, stable opportunity - offering the scope, impact, growth potential and ongoing development of a permanent role. Many team members enjoy extended tenures (4+ years), with a demonstrable track record of conversion to permanent positions. The rate for this position is £400–500 per day (inside IR35), depending on experience, and the working model is hybrid, with 3days per week in central London.

Please apply online for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources and Information Technology

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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