Resource Manager

Protection Group International; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in London seeks an experienced Resource Manager to join their expanding Delivery functions. This role will be pivotal in managing resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization, and supporting project managers with resource forecasting. Candidates should bring proven experience in resource management, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in project management tools is essential. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Resource Manager or Workforce Planner.
• Strong knowledge of project management and resource scheduling tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource planning and allocation across teams.
• Work with Project Managers to forecast resource needs.
• Own and maintain all resource management activities.

Skills

Resource management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tools

Resource scheduling tools

Job description

PGI is a global consultancy that helps organisations build digital resilience. We deploy our people to implement solutions on behalf of clients or to support them in developing their own capabilities. Our vision is a world resilient to digital threats and online harm. To achieve this, we need to grow our team of talented and passionate people. Our clients include some of the most well-known global brands, national governments, and innovative growing businesses. We operate in an exciting, fast-growing sector that bears increasing relevance and importance to nation-states, corporates, universities, and NGOs.

What you’ll be doing:

PGI’s Delivery functions continue to expand, driving our successful growth. The responsibilities of the post are as follows:

>Manage resource planning and allocation across teams, ensuring optimal utilisation and workload balance.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Delivery Leads, to forecast resource needs and identify gaps/trends.
• Own and maintain all resource management activities including update resource management systems and project schedules.
• Manage and monitor requests for resources, revise allocations based on changing priorities and skill requirements, and resolve conflicts quickly. Reviewing team capacity, availability, and skillsets to align with demand.
• Manage contractor onboarding to meet resourcing requirements.
• Develop reports and insights on utilisation, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Review , govern and Identify opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency through process or system enhancements.
• Ensure contractor compliance with company policies, diversity initiatives, and UK employment regulations.
• Liaise with client account managers to align resources to pipeline and new business opportunities.
• Support the maintenance of team’s skills matrix to support the allocation of resource and identify skills shortages.
• Build and maintain resource forecasts to identify capacity gaps and future hiring and contracting needs.
• Support annual and quarterly resource planning cycles.
• Ensure resourcing is agile and fast paced to meet business needs.

On day one you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Resource Manager, Workforce Planner, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of project management and resource scheduling tools
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable:

• Cybersecurity Industry Experience

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at PGI

As a British company which operates internationally, we draw strength from the diversity of our people. Without our diverse team, we couldn’t do the work we do. We are involved in projects across 80+ geographies, our people speak 25+ languages and come from a variety of backgrounds. By hiring and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we can uphold values that enable every member of the team to thrive, while delivering novel solutions to novel problems.

Accessibility at PGI

Every individual has different requirements, so we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non-physical barriers in the workplace.

We strive to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.

Please note: We are not accepting applications or speculative profiles from any recruitment agencies. If we require additional resource, we will reach out to you.