Role Summary
The Resource Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of engineers deployed on active projects. This role ensures delivery discipline, resource accountability, and strong working relationships—internally and with partners.
This is a delivery-critical role. Success is measured by predictability, performance, and zero surprises.
Key Responsibilities (Resource & Delivery Management)
- Manage day-to-day operations of deployed engineers across multiple projects
- Ensure clear understanding of scope, timelines, and expectations
- Track allocation, utilization, and availability of resources
Status Tracking & Reporting
- Collect weekly and ad-hoc status updates from resources
- Validate progress against milestones, sprints, and SLAs
- Identify risks early and escalate with clarity and facts
Performance & Accountability
- Monitor technical output, communication quality, and professionalism
- Address underperformance through coaching, alignment, or replacement planning
- Maintain delivery hygiene (timesheets, updates, documentation)
People & Relationship Management
- Build strong rapport with engineers while maintaining accountability
- Act as first point of contact for deployed resources
- Support morale without compromising delivery standards
Technical Understanding
- Possess working knowledge of modern tech stacks to assess delivery quality
- Comfortable with Cloud, Data, DevOps, and AI project environments
- Able to ask the right questions and detect gaps or risks
Internal & Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with Sales, Founders, and Delivery leadership
- Support partner escalations with structured data and insights
- Assist in resource ramp‑up, ramp‑down, or replacement planning
Required Skills & Experience
Must Have
- 3–7 years experience in resource management, delivery management, or technical coordination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple resources across parallel projects
- Ownership mindset and high accountability
- Comfortable working with global teams and time zones
Good to Have
- Experience in IT services, consulting, or staff augmentation models
- Exposure to Agile / Scrum delivery
- Experience working with channel partners or B2B clients