Responsible for managing resource allocations across multiple segments in consulting. He/ She will be assisting the Manager and Segment Leads in allocating and leveling resources to optimize the HRC segment portfolio. He/ She is also responsible for coordinating with multiple departments, including consulting operations and Delivery/Segment leaders to identify the pipeline, gain insight into the current workload, understand project time requirements & skill sets to eventually allocate resources in the most optimum way to ensure project delivery on time with high quality, value and with customer delight. This is a highly visible and complex role since the candidate will be the key point of contact across consulting segments and work closely with consulting Segment/Delivery leaders & resources. The successful candidate will be an Individual Contributor,extremely well organized, detail-oriented, quality-minded with an analytical mindset and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate with delivery teams to allocate the right resources to the right projects based on skills, availability, and business priorities.
- Maintain up-to-date records of project assignments in resource management tools.
Track and report on actual versus target invoiceable utilization at individual, team, and segment levels. - Analyze underutilization trends and support corrective action planning.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the staffing process. - Work closely with Project Managers to accelerate fulfillment.
- Partner with Delivery Leaders/Project Managers to capture forward-looking forecasts.
- Analyze forecast accuracy and variances between projected and actual utilization.
- Ensure forecast data is timely and reliable to support strategic planning.
- Maintain data accuracy in resource management systems (e.g., skills, roles, billing status).
- Conduct regular audits to identify gaps, duplicates, or outdated open Resource/Staffing Requests.
- Drive adherence to resource data governance standards and best practices.
- Identify and follow up with non-compliant employees and project managers.
- Monitor and ensure 100% timesheet compliance across the business unit.
- REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree (preferably from a top reputed university
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as resource management analyst and 5+ years of experience for Senior RMG analyst or equivalent role demonstrating resource management experience in a fast paced consulting / professional services set-up.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
- Analytical Skills
- Knowledge on billing models, utilization targets, and forecasting processes.