Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: City of Westminster Greater London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
At UBDS Group, with our portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, we are dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who harness technology to drive meaningful change.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Resource Manager to join UBDS Group Operations team.
The Resource Manager is responsible for overseeing and allocating the organisation's resources effectively to maximise efficiency and productivity. This role involves analysing resource requirements, ensuring the right allocation of personnel, and managing resource availability across projects.
Responsibilities
Resource Planning and Allocation:
* Develop and implement resource management plans to ensure optimal staffing for all projects and initiatives.
* Allocate resources in alignment with project requirements and timelines, considering skills, experience, and availability.
Resource allocation efficiency
* Maximise efficiency and productivity within the resource pool.
Forecasting and Budgeting:
* Forecast future resource needs based on project pipelines and strategic direction.
* Collaborate with finance and project management teams to set and manage budgets for resources.
Capacity Planning:
* Monitor and analyse resource utilisation and capacity constraints.
* Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to address capacity issues.
* Drive resource optimisation.
Talent Management:
* Work with the People Team to identify skill gaps and future staffing requirements.
* Support recruitment, training, and development plans to ensure a skilled and competent workforce.
Stakeholder Communication:
* Serve as the primary point of contact for resource management issues.
* Communicate effectively with project managers and team leaders to understand and fulfil their resource needs.
Performance Monitoring:
* Track and evaluate the performance of resource allocations and utilisation.
* Generate and review reports on resource trends, budget compliance, and effectiveness of allocation strategies.
Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving:
* Resolve conflicts regarding resource allocation using negotiation and prioritisation skills.
* Develop and implement strategies to overcome resource-related challenges in project execution.
Continuous Improvement:
* Regularly assess resource management processes and tools.
* Implement improvements to enhance responsiveness and efficiency in resource allocation.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy Resource Management role in a consulting services environment. You will have excellent written and communication skills, and a proven track record.
* 5 to 10 years of relevant experience within an IT consulting services environment.
* Experience in resource planning on Kimble / Kantata is non-negotiable.
* Proven experience in resource management, project management, or a similar role.
* Strong understanding of resource planning principles and practices.
* Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficient in project and resource management software
* Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
* Detail-oriented and data-driven.
* Proactive and independent in managing workloads.
* Collaborative mindset with strong leadership qualities