The Resourcing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the optimization of workload capacity and utilization for teams within the Evidence Solutions group along with the Resource Director. The Coordinator has the ability to assess capacity data, and ask the right questions to lead teams to resourcing solutions. The Coordinator works closely with Project Leads and subject matter experts to resource assignments. The Coordinator possesses a deep understanding of team members’ skill sets in each group.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:  

Planning, Analyzing & Evaluating:

• Assist teams by leading resource discussions, advise talent assignments by evaluating appropriate skillsets for the tasks, and by assessing utilization and capacity data.
• Examine all possible internal resourcing solutions by working with Resourcing Director, senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Assist teams when working with new talent through regular check-ins to surface and then solve any knowledge gaps or processes hiccups.
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming projects and proactively address any possible resourcing issues in collaboration with team lead.
• Assess PTO reports and work with individuals to ensure PTO coverage plans are in place.

Team Leading, Coordinating, Managing:

• Monitor day to day project activities and resourcing, identifying potential instances of underutilization or overutilization and actively work with senior leadership to address and solve those issues.
• Work with project leads to anticipate project timeline delays and adjust staffing needs accordingly to avoid downstream impacts to profitability, capacity and ability to start other projects.
• Manage and resolve resource booking conflicts.
• Champion processes and internal systems for higher efficiency.
• Design day 1 onboarding schedule and serve as orientation lead for new employees. Is point of contact/liaison with incoming talent, orchestrating day 1 onboarding.
• Develop deep familiarity with talent skill sets and workload within the teams, and keep a regular candence of connectivity.
• Ensure a diversity of project experiences for consulting staff aligned with professional development goals to foster skill building and engagement.
• Develop a deep understanding of resource management software and have the ability to assess data and reports.

Financial & Administrative:

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding process
• Enter initial planned hours for assigned resources and maintain resource management tool with updates provided by project leads

Qualifications: 

Minimum Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years in Resource Management or Project Management in a consulting environment

Skills:

• Has strong reporting skills using Excel and other resource management tools
• Possesses a working knowledge of engagement-based consulting resource requirements
• Possesses an appreciation for the pace and rigor of a consulting environment

Competencies:  

• Excellent communication skills
• Remains cool under pressure
• Highly organized
• Flexible
• Team player

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