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dentsu · 1 day ago

Resource Manager

Detroit

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $126K/yr

4+ years exp

Dentsu is a global marketing and advertising agency, and they are seeking a strategic Resource Manager to support effective talent deployment across multiple disciplines and projects. The role involves balancing supply and demand, managing resource assignments, and collaborating with leadership to ensure optimal utilization of talent.

AdvertisingInformation ServicesMarketing

Responsibilities

Plan and manage resource assignments and extensions, anticipating project cycles, production schedules, and client demands

Build and maintain shoring strategies (onshore, nearshore, offshore) to optimize cost, efficiency, and quality

Implement and manage staff augmentation plans to quickly scale teams and fill critical skill gaps

Lead staffing meetings with department heads to assess impacts on resource needs and upcoming priorities

Match talent to projects based on skills, experience, and team dynamics

Maintain detailed knowledge of team capabilities and specialized expertise across disciplines

Document team configurations that work well together and leverage these insights for future staffing

Balance resource preferences with business needs, ensuring continuity while providing variety where possible

Track utilization and capacity, accounting for non-billable activities such as training and development

Partner with leadership to forecast upcoming needs and ensure appropriate talent availability

Manage freelance and vendor relationships, determining when to augment internal teams with external resources

Proactively review the project pipeline and adjust resource plans accordingly

Serve as a talent advocate, ensuring individuals are placed on projects that support growth and engagement

Collaborate with other Resource Managers across the network to share talent and best practices

Qualification

Staff augmentation modelsGlobal shoring strategiesProject managementOperations experienceAnalytical skillsInterpersonal abilitiesCommunicationRelationship building