Resource Management Business Strategy Lead

Huron

Resource Management Business Strategy Lead overseeing project staffing and resource allocation in consulting firm. Drive governance and strategic workforce planning to align business objectives.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop RM Strategy Leads (Managers) enterprise-wide
Translate CVP priorities into clear operating rhythms and execution plans
Own demand and capacity governance across the enterprise
Oversee enterprise utilization management and optimization efforts
Provide executive advisory support to the CVP and enterprise business leaders on resourcing strategy
Coordinate cross-business-unit staffing for integrated deals and priority initiatives
Champion responsible AI-enabled ways of working within RM
Ensure enterprise reporting and insights are standardized and actionable
Drive enterprise strategic workforce planning
Build and maintain a strong understanding of Huron’s offerings and delivery models across all business units
Analyze enterprise-wide data related to headcount, confirmed work, backlog, and sales pipeline to identify trends
Progressively absorb planning and optimization responsibilities from individual business units
Cultivate and strengthen the RM organization through talent development
Maintain appropriate confidentiality on sensitive employment matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
8+ years of progressive experience in resource management, business operations, workforce planning, or human capital roles within a professional services environment
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and coaching people, including managers and leaders with responsibility for others
Proven experience navigating and leading within a highly matrixed, complex organization, influencing across business units, functions, and senior stakeholders without direct authority
Demonstrated business acumen with a deep understanding of the financial, operational, and people drivers of performance in a professional services organization, including margin, growth, utilization, and capacity trade offs
Proven ability to assess, redesign, and scale enterprise processes and systems, driving adoption across a matrixed organization to improve consistency, efficiency, and decision quality
Experience leveraging AI‑enabled tools and data‑driven insights to support enterprise decision‑making, with appropriate human oversight, validation, and responsible data handling
Strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail
Ability to think critically and strategically to resolve problems with creative solutions
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, including intermediate to advanced data analysis and aggregation techniques
Experience translating business and operational needs into scalable reporting, analytics, automation, and technology requirements.
Experience with Power BI, Visio, Smartsheet, and SharePoint is preferred, but not required
Ability to work independently and remain self‑directed while also being an exceptional collaborator in cross‑functional environments.
Comfort operating in a dynamic setting, with the ability to manage multiple, time‑sensitive priorities concurrently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
employee stock purchase plan
generous Paid Time Off policy
paid parental leave and adoption assistance
free annual health screenings and coaching
bank at work ,and on-site workshops
ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year

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Hard Skills & Tools

resource managementbusiness operationsworkforce planninghuman capital managementdata analysisprocess redesignenterprise reportingcapacity governanceutilization managementAI-enabled tools

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachinginterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational disciplineattention to detailcritical thinkingstrategic thinkingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree