Manager, Resource Management

Job summary

Strategically plan and oversee the allocation of professional staff to meet business goals while collaborating with partners and human capital. Monitor utilization, analyze productivity, and build strong relationships to optimize resource deployment and resolve workforce issues.

Job details

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact with our Resource Management team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals understands internal service needs and anticipates resource constraints before they become a challenge. As a trusted advisor, you’ll support the effective placement of team members so that our firm can maximize efficiencies and has the capacity needed when delivering services and results. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices. Responsibilities * Strategically plan and oversee allocation of professional staff to meet business goals, working closely with Partners and RMP * Continuously monitor and adjust scheduling to optimize utilization and staff leverage; analyze utilization reports to ensure those with lower utilization are assigned more billable work and escalate performance concerns to HC/performance coaches * Gather and leverage information on staff career goals and strengths for effective placement * Collaborate with Resource Management professionals to share best practices and drive process improvements * Build strong relationships as a trusted advisor, promoting resource sharing across regions * Analyze productivity and business needs to develop actionable plans for workload balancing and career path creation * Develop expertise in Resource Management technology and workflow management for planning, allocations, forecasting, and reporting * Collaborate with Human Capital (HC) to escalate and resolve workforce issues, including performance concerns and timesheet discrepancies. Additionally, work together on strategic workforce management and utilization to ensure optimal alignment and deployment of resources * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred * Experience in a professional service, consulting, or project-based environment preferred * 5-7 years of relevant work experience is preferred * Strong understanding of Resource Management, forecasting, and strategic planning * Advanced proficiency in data analysis, excel and storytelling through data * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influence skills, especially within a Partnership * Independent decision-maker with excellent judgment * Strong problem-solving skills * Ability to manage ambiguity, complex projects, and tight deadlines. * High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions * Experience in leading change and working confidently with team members at all levels MyRewards@MNP With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! Diversity@MNP We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

What you’ll do

Strategically plan and oversee the allocation of professional staff to meet business goals while collaborating with partners and human capital. Monitor utilization, analyze productivity, and build strong relationships to optimize resource deployment and resolve workforce issues.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience in a professional service or consulting environment. Candidates must possess strong data analysis skills, exceptional communication abilities, and the capacity to manage complex projects.

Benefits

• Generous base pay
• Vacation time
• Paid personal days
• Group pension plan
• Voluntary savings products
• Bonus programs
• Flexible benefits
• Mental health resources
• Professional development assistance
• MNP University
• Social events

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resource management
• Strategic planning
• Data analysis
• Forecasting
• Workflow management
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Influence
• Problem-solving
• Project management
• Change management
• Excel
• Workload balancing
• Reporting
• Decision-making
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Workflow Management
• Influencing Skills
• Business Strategies
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Microsoft Excel
• Consulting
• Dealing With Ambiguity
• Professionalism
• Strategic Planning
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Change Leadership
• Confidentiality
• Mental Health
• Scheduling
• Personal Integrity
• Workforce Management
• Accounting
• Resource Management
• Disabilities
• Human Capital
• Business Advisory
• Development Aid
• Resource Constraints

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Resource Manager
• Management Consulting Partner
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts

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