Junior Resource Manager

Junior Resource Manager

EP Co is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Junior Resource Manager to help connect our internal teams with various departments across the organization, ensuring the development and delivery of outstanding creative work for our clients.

The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, an understanding of agency operations and the ability to both assign and manage resources efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with stakeholders in Creative, Account, Production and Operations to ensure the correct agency resources are assigned to the right projects while also nurturing and fostering both employee growth and development.

Characteristics of an EP Co Resource Manager:

• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship builder with the ability to maintain and strengthen partnerships over time.
• Skilled multitasker that doesn’t overlook the smallest of details.
• Quick problem solver that embraces challenges.
• Adaptable and able to pivot tasks quickly.
• Eager to learn, understand and evolve processes.
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented. 
• Capable of retaining and providing information quickly when asked.

Role Responsibilities:

• Intake and interpret project requests that require resource assignments.
• Use general understanding of the account and project management processes to guide resourcing decisions.
• Manage resource utilization and forecast staffing needs.
• Understand employee skills and goals to align them with suitable projects.
• Foster communication and collaboration across teams and departments.
• Be the go-to expert on all work streams impacting the team being resourced.
• Inform and collaborate with key leads on resource allocation, operational changes and areas for opportunity.
• Effectively address concerns and identify solutions alongside EP Co leadership and working teams.
• Accurately manage and share information across multiple platforms at once.

Role Requirements:

• 2-3 years experience in an agency, creative services or equivalent environment.
• Prior resource or project management experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Float, WorkFront, Jira, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in time-sensitive situations.