Resource Management - Manager

Riveron
United States, Illinois, Chicago
155 North Wacker Drive (Show on map)
May 10, 2025
The Resource Management Manager (RM) is responsible for assigning the right resource to the right client at the right time, while balancing and optimizing employee growth, client results and business metrics. The RM will anticipate needs and work with leadership to ensure open needs are filled and the bench is minimized in order to maximize utilization. They will have deep knowledge of the skills of the resources in their area as well as the skills required by projects in their area. They must anticipate project conflicts and identify alternatives to independently resolve conflicts and be proactive and opportunistic in managing the bench. They will build strong relationships with the leadership team and become a trusted advisor. They will prepare and analyze data for their area in order to surface issues/trends and maintain a constant pulse on current/future shortages or surpluses. Who You Are: Bachelor's degree in business or human resources or related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years of resource management experience at a professional services firm 7+ years of work experience, preferably in consulting or advisory services Mastery of Microsoft Office Products, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint Experience working in PowerBI is ideal Strong executive presence and outstanding interpersonal relationship building skills Demonstrated ability to independently lead and develop staff members Demonstrated ability to independently serve as a knowledgeable resource to the executive management team that provides overall company leadership and direction, while practicing a high-level of confidentiality Entrepreneurial spirit and a solution-oriented mindset Ability to work in ever-changing, dynamic environments Ability to independently craft and deliver verbal, written, and oral messages and make recommendations to a variety of audiences, including client leadership and internal teams Desire to get involved in the Riveron culture and internal initiatives, including community service, training, interviewing, intramurals and other social/networking activities What You'll Do: Actively manage staffing for a dedicated practice by providing teams with qualified candidates for open project needs, prioritizing needs and allocating resources in alignment with business, client, and talent strategy; acting as a value-add business partner Utilize information from one-on-one connects and information housed in our deployment tools to assess best-fit practitioners taking into consideration practitioner's skills, professional goals, and/or staffing preferences Advise Service Delivery teams on creative and alternate staffing solutions that may provide improved quality, timeliness, or margin Maintain understanding of full portfolio of engagements and sales pipeline for the designated business area by analyzing deployment data, leveraging business relationships, and gathering key information from the Service Delivery teams Identify future demand surges and supply shortages by level, skill, and/or industry, and partner with Talent Acquisition Managers and Segment leads to develop recommendations for mitigating any misalignment of supply and demand Support deployment needs for large, cross-practice engagements, with a focus on driving a streamlined business experience following and educating upon our Rules of Engagement while bringing a collaborative mindset Maintain a high-level of proficiency in all deployment tools and reporting capabilities Exhibit strong attention to detail and a strategic mindset to advance the RM function Independently lead weekly staffing calls with leaders displaying strong executive presence - bring data insights and trends to the group on actual and forecasted data, skill sets of available resources and the status of open needs Minimal travel (less than 10%) The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 - $154,000 (exclusive of bonus, equity, or benefits for which this role may be eligible). This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making individual compensation decisions including but not limited to experience and training; skill sets; licensure and certifications; location and other business and organizational needs; and applicable laws. For information regarding benefits offered to employees, please visit https://riveron.com/riveron-life/ . #LI-KG1 About Riveron: At Riveron, we partner with clients-from global multinationals to high-growth private entities-to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office. Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Glassdoor Instagram Facebook Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Fraud Alert Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.