Senior Manager, Resource Management

Company: WCG
Location: Remote
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across the United States and Europe. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset - our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Resource Management to join our growing team.

The Senior Resource Manager is an integral part of the team, managing staffing and resourcing for our media business so that it is continuously adjusted and shaped to meet both current and predicted client needs. This role will work closely with Project Management, Client Finance, Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR and business leads.

All employees are currently working remote; once our offices re-open, this position will work in our New York City office. For the right candidate, we may consider other office locations, including Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Austin or Florham Park, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Resource Management: help manage and inform resource forecasts, staffing needs and allocations. Manage operational effectiveness of our processes related to resourcing, budgeting and forecasting for our media teams. Optimize resource billability by ensuring a balanced mix of permanent, freelancer and outsourced resources. Report on resource plans, forecasts and freelance costs.

• Workforce Planning: liaise with Project Management and other departments to maintain and socialize a forecast of resource requirements weekly for projects over the coming months. Identify in advance where demand for resource cannot be met internally, due to capacity or skill constraints.

• Business Partner: act as the business partner in optimizing staffing efficiencies, developing Resourcing processes and structures. Work with Client Finance and the rest of Resource Management to track and forecast shared revenue and to report on department profitability. Own all freelancer agreements and resourcing for the business to bolster FTE staff as needed.

Skills/Experience:

• Negotiation and conflict management: ability to achieve the best possible outcome in every negotiation and to anticipate, defuse and resolve conflicts.

• Analytical capabilities: ability to compile and analyze key information, issues and trends, creating effective operational reports to provide further insights.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a Resourcing or Client Finance role within a healthcare Advertising/PR agency or consulting environment.

• Understanding of healthcare specific regulations in relation to timelines, budget, and legal considerations.

• Experience working with social media or analytics teams necessary.

• Critical thinking skills and strong financial acumen essential.

• Extensive experience working in rapid-growth companies or agencies; experience working in a dynamic and fluid environment where clear structure and process may not always be apparent also necessary.

• Impeccable organizational and program management skills plus excellent communication skills.

• Experience working in Workfront a plus.

• BA or higher in an applicable field preferred.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including flexible PTO, expanded paid leave for new parents including Your 4th Trimester , a program that helps new parents transition back to work, and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include Income Protection, Retirement plans/401(k) match, and cell phone savings plans. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: http://www.realchemistry.com/

Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.

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