Resource Management Associate Director (Consulting)

RSM US LLP•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM US LLP is looking for a dynamic Resource Management Associate Director to join the organization! The Resource Management Associate Director will bridge the gap between strategic direction and operational execution. The Associate Director will ensure the tactical delivery of resource plans and owns the day-to-day heal of resourcing outcomes. Driven by the business needs of the organization, the Resource Management Associate Director may have direct responsibility for people scheduling support. The Resource Management Associate Director will play a significant role in supporting project demand fulfillment. The Associate Director may lead a high-functioning part of the organization and/or play a leadership role within a Resource management team. The Associate Director will be responsible for team management and coaching of more junior resource managers.

Requirements

6-8 years of Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, or Scheduling Services in a professional services environment - REQUIRED
Strong Microsoft office skills, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate both verbally and written with diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends and make business recommendations based on facts
Effective organization and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Operate with a client first focus, driving decisions based on a balance of business need and changing environment
Ability to respond positively and with agility as business conditions shift and serve as a change agent to bring others along the decision path
Operates with a sense of urgency
Ability to facilitate collaborative discussions regarding resource assignment, utilization and gap analysis between resource managers and leaders
Ability to drive collaboration and communication between teams
Process driven and ability to help train/drive/develop these processes to create unity and consistency across the enterprise

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree – Preferred or 8-10 years of professional services experience in a related functional area (Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, Scheduling Services)
Previous experience with Dayshape – Preferred
Previous experience in service delivery for an accounting or consulting firm – Preferred

Responsibilities

Translate strategic direction and recommendations into executable staffing plans.
Escalate and resolve resource conflicts quickly and equitably.
Partner with Directors to prepare insights and metrics for leadership consumption.
Work closely with Talent and HR to manage redeployments, rotations, and bench activation.
Play an active role in FTE management, keeping a watchful eye on fulfilment requests, turnover rates, necessary quarterly adjustments to plan, and other FTE related items that will impact capacity to delivery services.
Implements and collaborates on development of strategies for engagement management and scheduling processes with an Enterprise lens.
Understands business needs, strategy, offerings/products and challenges; maintains a focus on supporting the goals and initiatives of each.
Utilizing, sharing, and developing best practices, staying up to date on market trends and upgrades of scheduling technology offerings for effectiveness.
Coordinating resource sharing across Resource Managers, functional teams, and other business units.
Effectively researching, documenting, analyzing, and interpreting information based on expectations, adapting approach when necessary, and using problem-solving and analytical skills to develop and share recommendations and solutions.
Identifying trends to proactively balance workloads while increasing utilization, and providing various forms of analysis including financial, profitability, and exception reporting.
Serve as Performance Advisor, providing oversight of the daily responsibilities of Resource Management team.
Coach Managers to maintain process excellence, data accuracy, and responsiveness.
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.
RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role.
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.