Resource Management Director (Remote) — Capacity & Strategy Lead

RSM; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a dynamic Resource Management Associate Director to bridge strategic direction and operational execution. The role leads staffing plans, coordinates resource allocation, and supports project demand fulfillment across the firm.

You will guide a Resource Management team, coach junior managers, and collaborate with Talent and HR to optimize bench and redeployments, contributing to the organization’s growth and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree – Preferred or 8-10 years of professional services experience in a related functional area (Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, Scheduling Services)
• 6-8 years of Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, or Scheduling Services in a professional services environment - REQUIRED
• Previous experience with Dayshape – Preferred
• Previous experience in service delivery for an accounting or consulting firm – Preferred

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction and recommendations into executable staffing plans.
• Escalate and resolve resource conflicts quickly and equitably.
• Partner with Directors to prepare insights and metrics for leadership consumption.
• Work closely with Talent and HR to manage redeployments, rotations, and bench activation.
• Play an active role in FTE management and fulfillment planning.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Client-focused

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Dayshape

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a dynamic Resource Management Associate Director to bridge strategic direction and operational execution. The role leads staffing plans, coordinates resource allocation, and supports project demand fulfillment across the firm.

You will guide a Resource Management team, coach junior managers, and collaborate with Talent and HR to optimize bench and redeployments, contributing to the organization’s growth and client service excellence.