Project Resource Manager

Summary

Join Longbow Advantage as a Project Resource Manager, overseeing resource scheduling and coordination while also managing select consulting projects. This dual role ensures efficient resource allocation across all projects and contributes directly to project execution. You will collaborate with various teams and external partners to optimize resource utilization and drive project success. Responsibilities include resource planning and coordination, project management, capacity planning and reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate possesses 3-7 years of experience in relevant fields and strong organizational and analytical skills. Longbow Advantage offers a supportive work environment, work-life balance, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in resource management, project management, consulting operations, or related fields
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to balance resource coordination and project management
• Proficiency in resource management tools, project tracking software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret resource and project performance data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation across all Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation and transformation projects
• Collaborate with VPs, Directors, and Project Managers to assess resource needs, ensuring optimal consultant deployment
• Maintain real-time visibility into consultant availability, skill sets, and project requirements
• Engage with external resource partners and contractors to fill staffing gaps when internal capacity is limited
• Support onboarding of new resources, ensuring smooth integration into project teams
• Lead and manage select consulting projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, timeline, and budget
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and partners, to align project expectations
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and risks, proactively addressing challenges to keep projects on track
• Facilitate regular status meetings, providing updates to consulting leadership and project teams
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer throughout project lifecycles
• Develop and maintain resource tracking tools to provide visibility into current and future staffing needs
• Generate reports on resource utilization, project workloads, and staffing trends, making data-driven recommendations
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Work with consulting leadership to enhance resource management and project execution processes
• Contribute to the development of scalable workforce planning strategies that align with Longbow’s growth
• Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership to align staffing decisions with business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
• Experience in WMS, supply chain, IT consulting, or enterprise software implementations

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Work/life balance
• Competitive Salary
• 4-weeks of paid vacation
• 6 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days per year
• Excellent health and dental benefits, eligible as of your first day!
• Group RRSP/401k Matching
• Work from Home