Resource Manager 1

RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited in Gurugram seeks a Resource Management Manager 1 to oversee workforce planning and scheduling across business lines, aligning resources with financial goals and project demands. You will analyze utilization data, mentor scheduling staff, and collaborate with regional leaders to drive efficiency and talent development.

The role requires expert Excel skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred.
• 10-12 years of scheduling experience required.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to understand business needs and drive consistency across locations.
• Analyze utilization data and forecast staffing needs.
• Generate and review scheduling and forecasting reports for regional leadership.
• Mentor scheduling staff and participate in talent development meetings.
• Ensure alignment of resources with financial plans and priorities.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Resource Management Manager 1 oversees workforce planning and scheduling processes across business lines, ensuring optimal resource alignment with financial goals and project demands. This role involves analyzing utilization data, coordinating staffing across regions, mentoring scheduling staff, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with LOB and/or solution set leaders and client engagement teams to understand their business needs and drive consistency across geographic locations focused on financial metrics and efficiency.
• Effectively researches, documents, analyzes and interprets information based on expectations, adapts approach when necessary, uses problem solving and analytical skills to develop and share recommendations and solutions.
• Generates and reviews scheduling, utilization and forecasting reports and provides analysis of the data that assists regional leadership in making staffing decisions.
• Identifies trends to proactively balance workloads while increasing utilization.
• Provides various forms of analysis including financial, profitability and exception reporting.
• Monitors productivity, conflicts, leverage, availability, travel and non-charge hours.
• Coordinates resources sharing both regionally and nationally across Resource Managers/Directors, functional teams and other business units.
• Monitors schedules to ensure staff are effectively utilized to support the achievement of financial plans for the business, reviewing available resources and facilitating necessary adjustments ensuring the alignment of resources based on experience, industry alignment, account prioritization, technical expertise and geography when appropriate.
• Facilitates scheduling meetings as needed, including asking questions to ensure clarity when making recommendations and follow-up on unresolved issues in a timely manner that may require rescheduling of projects and/or staff.
• Administers and participates in scheduling system and process assimilation and orientation programs for incoming new hires.
• Proofs, edits and checks work for completeness, accuracy and formatting.
• Verifies that scheduling, reporting and other related information is current and accurate.
• Implements and collaborates on development of strategies for engagement management and scheduling processes incorporating regional and functional requirements and priorities (financial, capacity, resources/FTES, growth plans, etc.).
• Maintains workforce plan and collaborates with LOB Location/Solution Set leaders, finance and HR on variances.
• Understands the line of business and/or solution set business needs, strategy, offerings/products and challenges; maintains a focus on supporting the goals and initiatives of each.
• Initiates, develops and maintains communication with internal clients to be their trusted advisor adapting the expectations for timeliness, responsiveness, accuracy, service quality, thoroughness and sense of urgency.
• Participates in talent development meetings for ECS teams, providing candid feedback based on interactions, understand individuals goals for future rotation opportunities, assignments, industry exposure, etc.
• Serves as Performance Advisor and may oversee the daily responsibilities of LOB/Service Line Sr. Associates and Associates.
• Utilizes, shares and develops best practices, staying up to date on market trends and upgrades of scheduling technology offerings for effectiveness.
• Shares constructive feedback through ERMO Leadership on process and program improvement.
• Participates on various firmwide RM initiatives and committees as directed.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associates Degree – Preferred
• 10-12 years of relevant scheduling experience - Required
• Strong Microsoft office skills, specifically with Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate both verbally and written with diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, problem solving and client service skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex patterns of risk, challenges and resolves issues, makes effective recommendation on course of action, and understands when to elevate complex issues
• Effective organization and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement; serve as a change agent
• Operates with a sense of urgency
• 5 -8 years of relevant scheduling/resource management experience or LOB/Solution Set

Preferred Qualifications

• Resource Management or Project Management Certifications
• Ability to prepare presentations including charts, graphics and tables
• Previous experience in LOB or Solution Set supporting

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.

Why work at RSM?

At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.