People planning

Job Summary:

People Planning Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Resource Planning & Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain resource plans aligned with business goals and project pipelines. Forecast resource demand in collaboration with project managers and business unit heads.

• Efficient Resource Allocation:

• Ensure timely deployment of the right resources to the right projects based on skills, availability, and business priorities.

• Bench Management:

• Optimize bench strength by proactively planning rotations and redeployment. Minimize idle time and improve billability.

• Cost & Headcount Optimization:

• Drive pyramid structure alignment and workforce rotation strategies to improve cost efficiency and project margins.

• Utilization Tracking:

• Monitor and analyze resource utilization metrics regularly. Identify areas for improvement and work with delivery teams to increase effective utilization.

• Revenue Growth Support:

• Contribute to billed headcount improvement and revenue enhancement through strategic resource planning.

• Process Improvement:

• Drive process improvements related to resource management and implement best practices to streamline operations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a key liaison between delivery leaders, HR, recruitment, and project managers for seamless communication and coordination of resourcing needs.

• Problem Solving & Negotiation:

• Quickly address resourcing conflicts or gaps through effective negotiation and alternative solutions.

• Tool Proficiency:

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard resource management tools for planning, tracking, and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Operations, or related field.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in resource planning, workforce management, or project delivery support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and changing priorities.
• Experience with resource management tools such as Planview, SAP, MS Project, or similar platforms.

Key Competencies:

• Resource Planning & Allocation
• Bench Management
• Utilization & Productivity Tracking
• Demand Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Cost Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution