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dentsu · 1 day ago

Resource Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $126K/yr

4+ years exp

Dentsu is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented and proactive Resource Manager to join their team. The role involves supporting effective talent deployment by balancing supply and demand across multiple disciplines and projects, ensuring optimal utilization of both internal and external talent pools.

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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 managementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal abilitiesCommunicationRelationship buildingTeam management