Studio Resource Manager

Whirlpool, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Whirlpool employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Studio Resource Manager to sit at the center of the WoW Studios ecosystem, coordinating with production, creative, and strategy to align resources with demand. This onsite role reports to the Sr.

Manager of Operations and involves forecasting capacity, balancing workloads, and guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced studio environment. You will manage resource allocation across brands, track PTO, and ensure precise utilization reporting while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with project management tools, especially Workfront.
• Strong cross-functional communication.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast capacity needs using annual scope forecasts and project demand data.
• Prioritize project intake and align resource planning with business goals.
• Allocate talent across brands and teams based on skills, availability and priority.
• Analyze planned work to rebalance workloads and optimize capacity.
• Drive standardized frameworks for resource requests, handoffs, and tracking.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Leadership mindset

Learning mindset

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workfront

Job description

## Studio Resource ManagerChicago,Illinois,USAApply NowFind out how well you match with this job**Requisition ID:** 71785 **About Whirlpool Corporation**Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including *Whirlpool*, *KitchenAid*, *JennAir, Maytag*, *Amana,* *Brastemp*, *Consul*, and *InSinkErator*. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.## **This role in summary**Whirlpool is seeking a resourceful, creative, and driven Studio Resource Manager to sit at the center of the WoW Studios ecosystem.This role is onsite at our WoW Studios Chicago or Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor.This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Operations. You will collaborate with over 100 stakeholders across production, creative, and strategy to ensure the right talent is assigned to the right work at the right time. By proactively forecasting resource needs and evaluating each person's capacity and skill set, you will serve as the hub for talent allocation, executing a data-driven resourcing model that confidently matches specialized skills to project demand. By providing thought leadership, advice, and direction in your subject matter, you will balance workloads and set the entire studio up to deliver their best work, achieving results primarily through your individual expertise and by empowering project teams.## **Your responsibilities will include*** **Forecast** capacity needs by leveraging annual scope forecasts and project demand data, identifying resource gaps before they impact the work.* **Prioritize** project intake, coordinate work, and set priorities by aligning resource planning with broader business goals, actively facilitating conflict resolution discussions when resource constraints arise.* **Allocate** talent across multiple brands and teams (including project management, creative, and production) efficiently based on skills, availability, and priority, acting independently where minimum direction is needed.* **Analyze** planned work allocation data to proactively rebalance upcoming workloads, solving complex problems and providing new perspectives and solutions to ensure teams are not above or below capacity targets.* **Drive** process optimization by providing thought leadership, advice, and direction to develop and iterate on standardized frameworks for resource requests, project handoffs, and initiative tracking.* **Monitor** timesheet completion and deliver detailed utilization reporting to ensure accurate workforce data and provide people leaders with an accurate view of the resource landscape.* **Track** team paid time off (PTO) to build accurate capacity models and identify coverage plans for absences and leaves.* **Coordinate** external support as the primary point of contact for creative and strategy freelancers, understanding relevant internal and external practices to manage seamless onboarding, offboarding, and utilization.## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor’s degree* 5+ years of professional experience, which may include completion of a corporate rotational leadership program or transferable experience across other business functions## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Experience using project management tools (e.g., Workfront) with a strong aptitude for quickly learning new workflow systems* Exceptional cross-functional communication skills with a commitment to honest, transparent dialogue; you actively value external input and seek out diverse points of view* A leadership mindset focused on equipping your team for success, setting a high bar, and coaching and mentoring the team to unleash creative talent across the studio* A strong learning mindset and curiosity; you are self-critical, adept at setting your own goals to measure progress, and able to accurately evaluate whether your work was successful as you step out of your comfort zone to improve workflowsCompensation: $55,900 -111,800 + Annual Bonus## **What we offer**Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).## **Additional information**Whirlpool’s Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool CorporationSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.