Resource Manager

Edelman•Washington, DC

1d•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. We are seeking a Resource Manager to join our dynamic team supporting one of our largest integrated teams. This role offers an incredible opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and network within Edelman, the industry's largest communications marketing agency. You will help solve business problems for brands and create groundbreaking work through the thoughtful application of resource management best practices and support. Built to thrive amid the full complexity of today's modern marketing, Edelman’s US Resource Management team is the connective tissue between talent, the work and the business. Edelman supports a diverse portfolio that includes some of the world's largest brands, helping each to evolve, promote and protect their brand through a wide range of solutions, including earned, thought leadership, creative, design, digital, influencer, crisis and much, much more.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
At least 1 year of experience in account management, project management, administrative or resource management/operations experience

Nice To Haves

Organized, proactive individual who will not be intimidated by a fast-paced environment, tight deadlines, and multi-tasking
Loves process and operations, and creating order
Experience in an agency or fast-past setting preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, comfortable escalating or following up with stakeholders of varying levels and expertise when/as needed
Individual who aspires to partner closely with leadership, project management and a large network of other resource managers
Some familiarity with a project/resource management tool (e.g., PowerBI, excel and Smartsheets)
Eager to learn and grow in the field of Resource management and gain an understanding of the business and operations
Interest in understanding and/or familiarity with the type of work and skills required for specialized disciplines including visual design and production
Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality
Comfortable with multitasking and adapting to fluctuating timelines and priorities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with talent, Project Management, client teams, and Resource Management counterparts
Manage request intake and help inform casting possibilities
Book and maintain project allocations using RMSS (Resource Management for Smartsheet)
Keep internal stakeholders updated on request statuses to ensure efficient schedule and team management
Maintain utilization and workloads across individuals and teams
Provide stakeholders with data and reporting insights
Partner with other Resource Managers across the US & Global Edelman team to coordinate resource sharing
Contribute to special projects and reports for the Resource Management team