Provana India is looking For Manager/Sr. Manager - Operations

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Position Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Resource Planning & Forecasting Specialist . This role is critical in ensuring optimal resource allocation, forecasting capacity needs, and aligning workforce deployment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Resource Planning & Forecasting Develop and maintain dynamic resource allocation models based on project pipeline, business demand, and employee capacity. Collaborate closely with business leads, delivery heads, and project managers to understand short- and long-term resource requirements. Allocation & Optimization Match resources with the right skills to appropriate projects, ensuring a balance between resource utilization , employee development, and project success. Propose reallocation strategies to manage overstaffing or understaffing across departments or teams. Data Analysis & Modeling Build and optimize forecasting models using Excel, Power BI, Anaplan , or other workforce planning tools. Leverage historical data and implement predictive models to anticipate future resourcing gaps or excesses. Client Management Serve as the central point of contact for HR, leadership, and project teams on all resource deployment matters. Present strategic resourcing plans and data-driven recommendations to senior management. Process Improvement Establish and implement best practices for resource planning, tracking, and optimization. Lead initiatives to automate manual planning processes and integrate planning tools with existing systems (e.g., HRIS, PMS ). Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong background in resource/workforce planning, project staffing, or operations management . Proficient in data analysis and modeling tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, Anaplan , etc. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in dynamic, cross-functional environments with shifting priorities. Ability to work independently and provide strategic insight. Share profile -vaishali.gautam@provana.com