Resource Strategy Director | Data-Driven Staffing & Growth

Real Chemistry; Boston, Carmel, Chicago, Lambertville (MA, IN, IL, NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Private medical plan

Annual leave & holidays

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a seasoned Resource Director to lead strategic resourcing across our healthcare-focused client portfolio. You will translate multiple data sources into insights that steer workforce strategy and financial performance to support business growth.

You will partner with Finance, HR, and senior leadership to optimize billability, utilization, and staffing across complex, matrixed teams while mentoring Resource Managers and driving continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Resource Management, Workforce Planning, or Operational Staffing, with 2–3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience operating in a complex, matrixed professional services or agency environment (healthcare experience strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of cross-functional team structures and integrated delivery models.
• Strong financial acumen, including billability, utilization, forecasting, and margin management.
• Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with enterprise resourcing and workflow tools (e.g., Workfront or similar).
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end resourcing across assigned Business Units and capabilities.
• Make informed, data-driven staffing decisions that align to project needs, client delivery expectations, and business priorities.
• Lead resolution of complex or high-stakes staffing challenges, acting as a senior escalation point within the RM function.
• Balance client delivery, employee experience, and financial performance in all staffing decisions.
• Provide senior-level guidance on prioritization across competing demands, influencing stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Oversee freelancer and external resource utilization, ensuring spend aligns to budget and margin targets.
• Deliver monthly performance reporting with clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Resource management

Workforce planning

Financial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Real Chemistry is seeking a seasoned Resource Director to lead strategic resourcing across our healthcare-focused client portfolio. You will translate multiple data sources into insights that steer workforce strategy and financial performance to support business growth.

You will partner with Finance, HR, and senior leadership to optimize billability, utilization, and staffing across complex, matrixed teams while mentoring Resource Managers and driving continuous improvement across the