Resource Management Lead

Job Title:
Resource Management Lead

Job Description:

The Resource Management and Workforce Planning team stand as the cornerstone of our newly established Operations Centre of Excellence at Dentsu, tasked with advancing our organizational transformation initiatives by optimizing the deployment of our most valuable asset: our people. As we embark on the journey to establish and expand our Resource Management COE, we seek a visionary leader with extensive experience in Resource Management delivery, capable of driving change and evolution within our Media UK function.

What You Will Be Doing

In this pivotal role, reporting to the Managing Partner of Operations you will manage the of supply and demand across the Media UK service line. Collaborating closely with growth, finance, operations, and client leads, you will orchestrate the timely staffing of teams and uphold excellence in client delivery. Your responsibilities will encompass updating schedules to reflect workload demands, fostering relationships with key stakeholders to assess skills and availability, and identifying opportunities for internal talent development.

The difference you will make

• Lead the strategic review of capacity across capability areas, actively realigning professionals to meet utilization targets and optimize bench resources.
• Take ownership of and streamline resource requests, ensuring validation of requirements, affordability, and presenting top-tier candidates for consideration.
• Drive planning for assignments and extensions based on capacity and demand needs, engaging with resources to align opportunities with their skills and aspirations.
• Champion the proposal of resources with current or near-term availability, aligning with project requirements and professional goals.

What You Will Bring

• Extensive experience in a Resource Management leadership role, demonstrating strategic vision and operational excellence.
• Proven proficiency in creating and analysing MI across people, client, and financial datasets, driving informed decision-making.
• Strong track record of utilizing resourcing management tools and platforms to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Exceptional ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and competing demands with ease.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday (+8 bank holidays and time off at Christmas)
• 3 Mental Health & Wellbeing Days
• Your birthday off
• 2 Volunteering Days
• Private Healthcare
• Gym and Retail Discounts
• Life Insurance

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Location:
London

Brand:
Dentsu Media

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent]]>