Resource Manager

Resource Manager Locations: Camberly, Surrey (Onsite 3 days a week) Duration: 6 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience (Inside IR35) The Project Management Specialist will work with the Engineering team to provide a coherent, efficient and effective approach to planning of their tasks, ensuring that resources are assigned to tasks in priority order, individuals are level-loaded, and project critical paths are maintained. These roles are vital to timely delivery of the projects in the programme of work. Key Responsibilities - Level load current delivery plans to reduce delays and prevent cost over runs - Work across the project and engineering teams to establish achievable baseline plans for new work - Improve responsiveness and build resilience with the teams - Build new or improve existing tools and processes in resource planning - Support scaling of project volume Required Skills - Resource Management Expertise - Ability to allocate and optimise resources effectively. - Experience with capacity planning and workload balancing. - Project Management - Understanding of project lifecycles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). - Ability to coordinate with project managers and teams. - Analytical Skills - Strong data analysis and forecasting abilities. - Proficiency in using resource planning tools and software (we use Smartsheet). - Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Ability to negotiate and manage stakeholder expectations. - Leadership and Team Management - Experience managing cross-functional collaboration. - Conflict resolution and motivation skills. - Problem-Solving - Ability to identify bottlenecks and develop contingency plans. - Time Management - Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Typical Education & Experience - Industry Experience: Typically, 5+ years in resource planning, project management, or operations. - Domain Knowledge: Experience in the aviation industry or IT preferred. - Tool Proficiency: 1+ years Hands-on experience with resource planning and project management tools. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of working with diverse teams and departments