dentsu Austria

Resource Manager

dentsu Austria

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $78,000 - $126,500 per year

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 4+ years of experience in project management, operations, or staffing within a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of staff augmentation models and global shoring strategies
  • Proven ability to build relationships and act as a strategic partner to leadership and delivery teams
  • Analytical skills combined with strong interpersonal abilities to navigate diverse personalities and preferences
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between operational and business needs
  • Experience managing teams through high-pressure situations such as launches, deadlines, and large-scale initiatives
Benefits
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
project managementstaff augmentationresource managementcapacity trackingutilization trackingshoring strategiesteam dynamicsrelationship managementanalytical skillscommunication skills
Soft Skills
interpersonal abilitiesstrategic partnershipcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipnegotiationconflict resolutionteam advocacyrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Operations