Senior Capacity Planning Manager

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced capacity planner in Cambridge to analyze and plan requirements for compute resources and emulators. This role involves handling data forecasts, collaborating with teams to enhance resource allocation, and requires strong organizational and analytical skills. A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required, along with proficiency in Excel and Tableau. Join a supportive environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience using Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle forecast data in a centralized system.
• Analyze forecast data for compute resource requirements.
• Collaborate to improve resource forecast processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Excel

Proficient using Tableau

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

0365 tools

Tableau

Job description

Job Overview:

Due to the rapid expansion of Arm’s technical resources we are seeking an experienced capacity planner to help plan and analyse Arm’s requirements for compute, FPGAs and emulators. If you have a passion for helping organisations work smoothly and efficiently by ensuring requirements are met in a timely manner then this is a great opportunity for you to join the capacity planning team in the Productivity Engineering organization within Arm.

Responsibilities:

• Handling forecast data in a centralised forecasting system.
• Analysing forecast data to profile peak and average compute resource requirements over time.
• Working with the engineering IT team to create and run resource allocations for projects and groups.
• Plan future requirements working with engineering management.
• Collaborate with individuals across Arm to continually improve the engineering resource forecast and allocation process.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations Management or related field, or meaningful work experience.
• Proficient using 0365 tools including Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience using Tableau.
• Proven organizational skills and with strong attention to details.
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills to enable networking in a dynamic, global team/organisation.
• Ability to work to deadlines and know how to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment.
• Analytical and a problem solver—good with numerical data and results.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Ability to translate sophisticated data into clear business insights for technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Experience improving operational processes or driving cross-team efficiency initiatives.

In Return:

The opportunity to influence how Arm plans and scales its global engineering compute estate, directly impacting the efficiency of thousands of engineers. Be a part of supportive environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

10x Mindset at Arm

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.