Resource Planner optimizing workforce deployment for Arcadis, a sustainable design, engineering and consultancy company. Managing demand forecasting, talent allocation and resource planning data across projects.
Responsibilities
Engage with team managers to maximize billability and forecast reliability
Monitor and manage the demand marketplace and workforce planning requests
Own the quality and accuracy of the 12-week look-ahead
Identify work and demand that can be planned in advance for Design & Engineering
Provide dashboard insights and feedback to stakeholders
Identify and recommend recruitment needs
Support mobilization and de-mobilization of talent to projects
Serve as the primary contact for talent seeking new opportunities
Build relationships with team managers, pursuit leaders, project managers and account leaders
Identify suitable resource options for pursuits and projects
Identify and resolve workforce planning data gaps and inaccuracies
Support onboarding of new joiners and completion of WFP Tags profiles
Identify and escalate supply and demand risks
Provide early warning of supply gaps or oversupply to Sector WFP Directors
Find suitable talent and profiles to support sales pursuits
Identify client requirements and integrate them into WFP Tags
Support prioritization of top-tier clients and major opportunities
Act as point of contact for Tier 3-4 client teams
Requirements
Experience in workforce planning, resource planning, deployment coordination or similar operational planning roles within the AEC or related professional services industry
Deep understanding of workforce analytics and forecasting
Knowledge of demand signals, forecast accuracy and billability impacts on deployment decisions
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Knowledge of regional talent trends, labor markets and basic employment law
Analytical and data-driven approach to workforce planning data
Change management and transformation expertise
Knowledge of workforce planning systems, WFP Tags and demand matching, or ability to build comparable knowledge quickly
Client-oriented, solution-driven mindset
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and escalate risks appropriately
Understanding of utilization, billability, project margins and commercial drivers
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to make resource allocation recommendations
Degree-level education in a relevant technical or commercial discipline such as business, operations, human resources or analytics, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
Skills-based approach to career development
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment
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