Resource Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Resource Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Resource Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring that our workforce is effectively mobilized and aligned with project demands. The selected professional will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and deployment of resources across multiple projects. The ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with project delivery will be crucial to our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about aligning workforce capabilities with business objectives, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative company.

Responsibilities

- Assign workforce to projects based on skill sets, availability, and project requirements.
- Maintain a centralized view of all resources to ensure optimal utilization and quick turnaround on client needs.
- Forecast future resource needs based on pipeline and project timelines.
- Monitor day-to-day project resource needs and resolve resource conflicts.
- Track utilization, workload balance, and overtime to prevent burnout and ensure efficiency.
- Support project managers with resourcing strategies and adjustments.
- Act as a liaison between project managers, client relationship managers, and project leads to align resources with client expectations.
- Participate in governance models at operational, tactical, and strategic levels for large accounts.
- Partner with Talent Operations to build the talent attraction strategy to attract potential talent into the firm/projects.
- Oversee career advancement through internal job rotation and competency development.
- Coordinate with HR for training, hiring, and performance management.
- Help reduce attrition by aligning roles with employee growth paths.
- Support business development by ensuring resource readiness for RFP/RFI responses.
- Provide input on workforce planning and scalability strategies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of resource management processes.

Essential Skills

- Resource management
- Bench management
- Resource planning
- 12+ years of experience in strong project delivery, resource alignment, and client engagement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Domain knowledge in core engineering services desirable
- At least 4 years of people leading experience desirable

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and requires strategic thinking to align workforce capabilities with business objectives. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure resources are effectively utilized and managed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through

- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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