Consulting Resource Manager

ZRG Embedded Recruiting/RPO; Atlanta (LA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consulting Resource Manager to enhance efficiency in project execution and resource allocation. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to optimize talent management, ensuring the right skills are available for client projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in resource management and project lifecycle understanding. Join a dynamic team that values adaptability and effective communication, and contribute to successful project outcomes across diverse industries. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in resource management or project management.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources for client projects and ensure optimal talent allocation.
• Collaborate with leadership to monitor project timelines and team performance.

Skills

Resource Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Tools

Open Air

Workday Adaptive

Power BI

Job description

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The Company:

Established and well-funded Global Consultancy with expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing, serving a global customer base including companies such as Dow Chemical, Cargill, Kellogg's, Coca-Cola, DuPont, Diageo, and others. The company focuses on Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Chemicals, and Pharma Verticals. It has long-term customer engagements (over 20 years in some cases) and delivers award-winning consulting and technology solutions to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and supply chain divisions worldwide, resulting in ROI and cost savings. We seek a candidate to support our global consulting practice, reporting to the Chief Consulting Officer.

Location:

100% Remote, with consideration for candidates in major EST or CST hubs such as Atlanta, Tampa, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Chicago Metro, NY Metro, etc.

Summary:

The role involves managing resources for client projects, ensuring the global teams have the right talent and skills. The Consulting Resource Manager will work closely with senior leadership to optimize resource allocation, enhance efficiency, and support successful project execution across industries. Collaboration with the Senior People Partner on hiring and onboarding is also required.

The Role:

1. Collaborate with leadership to understand project needs.
2. Assign resources based on project scope and team capabilities.
3. Monitor and adjust resource allocations for workload balance and productivity.
4. Analyze performance and utilization data regularly.
5. Ensure 80% of staff billable hours are submitted via Openair.
6. Use Power BI to prepare utilization reports.
7. Hold regular meetings with leadership to review project pipeline and team performance.
8. Participate in performance reviews and skill gap assessments.
9. Track project timelines and coordinate staff adjustments.
10. Prepare data reports and conduct team performance reviews.
11. Monitor compliance and address issues proactively.
12. Manage Openair schedules, time off, and forecasts.
13. Maintain knowledge of team skills and availability.
14. Coordinate staffing, recruitment, and onboarding.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of project lifecycle and resource management.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective stakeholder communication.
• Experience with resource management tools like Open Air and Workday Adaptive is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Project Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in resource management, workforce planning, or project management, preferably in consulting or professional services.

Bonus Points:

• Data analysis and trend identification skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
• Comfort with ambiguity and dynamic situations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Human Resources, IT

Industries

• IT Services and Consulting, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing

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