A state agency is seeking a highly skilled and experienced resource operations manager for a contract to hire role located in Montgomery, AL – the role will be 100% onsite.

As a resource operations manager, you will oversee resource allocation and optimize resource utilization across projects. Your expertise in resource planning and management will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient delivery of projects and achieving organizational goals. The ideal candidate possesses a strategic mindset, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities.

If you have a track record in resource management and are passionate about maximizing efficiency and productivity, we would like to invite you to apply.

Objectives of the role

• Analyzing project demands, resource availability, and constraints to develop effective resource allocation plans.

• Collaborating with project managers, department heads, and stakeholders to understand resource requirements and project timelines.

• Developing and implementing resource planning strategies to align resource allocation with project demands and organizational goals.

• Optimizing resource utilization by identifying and resolving conflicts, bottlenecks, or imbalances in resource allocation.

• Maintaining accurate resource records and documentation, including resource schedules, utilization reports, and allocation decisions.

• Monitoring resource utilization trends and making proactive adjustments to ensure optimal resource allocation.

• Conducting regular assessments of resource performance, productivity, and capacity to identify areas for improvement.

• Providing guidance and support to project teams in resource-related matters, including staffing, skill requirements, and resource acquisition.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in resource management or a related role, preferably in a project-based environment.

• Strong understanding of resource planning, allocation and optimization principles and methodologies

• Proficiency in using resource management software and tools to track, analyze and report on resource utilization.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess resource demands and optimize resource allocation.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• A detail-oriented mindset to maintain accurate resource records and documentation.

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

• A strategic perspective, with the ability to think proactively and implement resource management strategies that align with organizational goals.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Familiarity with resource management in state or local government

• Experience utilizing resource management software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.