Job Description
Lovelytics is looking for a Resource (Staffing) Lead to optimize our project staffing process, ensuring our talent is in the right place at the right time, across our technical projects. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Engagement Leaders and Sales to understand their staffing needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, and execute plans to ensure optimal resource allocation. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining staffing levels, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance overall efficiency and productivity.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leveraging your organizational skills to streamline staffing processes and maximize resource utilization, join our team!
Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with engagement leads, sales, and MDs to understand upcoming pipeline and project needs
Monitor scheduling, utilization and forecasting reports and provide analysis of the data that assists leadership in making staffing decisions
Allocate resources according to project priorities and constraints, taking into account factors such as skill sets, availability, and budget
Administer and participate in scheduling/PM system (Mavenlink) and process assimilation and orientation programs for incoming new hires.
Utilize and interpret various data points to assign roughly 100 consultants to various projects while considering skill match, availability, and project requirements
Conduct resource planning sessions to understand upcoming project demands and plan consultant allocations accordingly, ensuring open, clear, and timely communication on project and resourcing updates.
Develop and implement scheduling strategies that increase efficiency and allocate resources most effectively
Work hand in hand with HR/Recruiting to communicate and anticipate staffing needs, align on hiring needs, and ensure frequent communication and updates
Proactively identify and address staffing challenges, providing quick and practical solutions to prevent project delays
Ideal Skills and Experiences:
Bachelors or Associates Degree – Preferred
3-5 years proven experience in project resource planning or project management including staffing an IT consulting firm
Proven ability to resource manage a population of at least 100 people with minimal oversight from a manager.
Strong analytical skills, with the experience analyzing complex data sets and make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication, both written and verbal as well as interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong Microsoft excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and merging capabilities
Effective organization and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement, and serve as a change agent
Ability to facilitate collaborative discussions regarding resource assignment, utilization and gap analysis between resource managers and leadersLovelytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don’t have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
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