Resourcing Manager Tech Catalyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm in Manchester seeks a Resource Manager to oversee a team of Resource Officers. This role involves delivering workforce deployment solutions, managing resource needs, and collaborating with tech leadership. The ideal candidate has experience in resource management, workforce planning, and a passion for technology. This full-time position offers a range of significant professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements, including office and remote work.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to virtual GP

Flexible working arrangements

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Experience in Resource Management and Workforce Planning within large organizations.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of resourcing metrics and KPIs.
• Experience managing and coaching a team of Resource professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective people deployment and workforce planning solutions.
• Manage and coach Resource Officers to optimize headcount.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to maximize utilization.

Skills

Resource Management

Workforce Planning

Coaching

Management Information (MI)

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

As a Resource Manager within the tech Catalyst portfolio you will be responsible for managing a team of Resource Officers to deliver workforce and people deployment solutions often in fast paced and changing environments. You will work in partnership with stakeholders using your commercial mindset, business acumen and Management Information (MI) to inform and influence decisions.

You will collaborate closely with Technology leadership project managers and operational teams to forecast resource needs, identify skills gaps and develop strategic staffing plans that align with organisational objectives.

You will have the opportunity to learn key leadership skills from established and successful stakeholders and the opportunities to develop and progress professionally are significant for those with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

What your days will look like :

• Deliver effective people deployment and workforce planning solutions using Workforce Planning systems. Use knowledge and understanding of the portfolio's growth plans to provide the business with pragmatic advice on people deployment and resourcing solutions that drive growth and profitability.
• Manage and coach Resource Officers ensuring they optimise headcount to increase utilisation whilst balancing the impact on employee engagement.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews with client-facing staff to ensure maximum utilisation, development and fair allocation of work for each individual.
• Interpret and analyse Management Information (MI) to provide trends, make connections and spot opportunities to improve profitability and people engagement.
• Share knowledge, best practice and network with your colleagues across the business and Resource Management Function.
• Anticipate, mitigate (where possible) and resolve conflict.

The role is for you if :

• you have experience within Resource Management, Workforce Planning, Recruitment or Operational people management ideally within a large scale complex organisation within Professional Services.
• you possess a commercial mind-set and critical business acumen, using resourcing metrics and KPIs to inform decision making across the technology catalyst portfolio.
• you have experience in the management of a team of Resource professionals, providing coaching, professional development and support.
• you are self-motivated, adaptable and resilient with the confidence to challenge and meet challenges head‑on.
• you ideally come from a Technology background or have a keen interest or passion in Tech.

What youll receive from us :

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Key Skills

Digital Electronics, Corporate Communications, Cost Estimation, Front Office Management, Asic

Employment Type :

Full‑Time

Experience :

Years

Vacancy :

1