Project Resource Manager

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Company Description

Job Description

DRIVE is a company-wide transformation programme to fundamentally change how Rotork operates by implementing a single IT platform (D365), underpinned by consistent processes across all functions across the business.

This role will ensure the strategic alignment and efficient allocation of people working on the Project DRIVE programme against the planned programme activities to ensure efficient resource utilisation and sustainable change is embedded.

This is a contract position, that can be based in Bath, Manchester or Leeds on a Hybrid basis. (3 days on site/2 remote).

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Facilitate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to define resource requirements for DRIVE transformation initiatives.
• Develop and own the holistic DRIVE resource demand, allocation, and management process. Look for ongoing improvements to continually increase the efficiency of DRIVE resource management.
• Create and maintain a holistic resource allocation and forecasting view that identifies resource constraints, contention, and gaps. Develop options for resolution where impacts are identified and escalate for resolution.
• Capture future resource requirements to develop a short, medium and long-term forward-looking DRIVE resource demand view based on portfolio / programme / project plans, close liaison with the relevant managers and (where appropriate) wider business plans.
• Collate and track holidays and long-term absences of resources, that impact allocation to programmes and projects.
• Work closely with HR and line management to facilitate succession planning, including knowledge management.
• Work closely with HR and line management to facilitate smooth onboarding and offboarding of individuals as required.
• Work with DRIVE HR Business Partner to maintain a database of DRIVE resources, their skills/attributes, location, availability, and contract details to enable agile resource allocation as needed.
• Create a portfolio of resource Management Information (MI) and insights to easily show capacity v demand, horizon hotspots, key resource points of failure, utilisation, and other metrics. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on resource planning, availability, and challenges.

Act as a liaison between DRIVE programme / project teams and other departments to ensure alignment and integration.
Implement tools and processes to track resource capacity and optimise efficiency.
Foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement in resource management practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Technical knowledge:

• Demonstrable experience in successful resource management for other transformation or large-scale programmes.
• Experience in working closely with a variety of leaders at various levels to extract information. Able to tailor communication and information to suit audiences for the outcomes needed.
• Strong excel, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate ability and experience with Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in resource management tools and software.
• Proactive in identifying and developing solutions to resourcing challenges

Personal Specification:

• Passionate about successful delivery through efficient resource management.
• Able to operate flexibly in a changing environment, comfortable working where all of the data may not be readily available.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to quality.
• Adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.

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Additional Information

About Rotork

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.