FTI Consulting, Inc.
Senior Consultant, Resource Manager | Technology | Multiple Locations
FTI Consulting, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
The Resource Manager is responsible for assigning the right resources to the right client at the right time, while balancing and optimizing employee growth, client results, and business metrics. The Resource Manager will anticipate needs and work with the business to ensure matters are staffed and the bench is minimized in order to maximize utilization. He/she will have deep knowledge of the skills of the resources in the Technology practice as well as the skills required by Technology projects (including Information Governance, Digital Forensics and e-discovery engagements). He/she will meet with staff regularly to ensure he/she understands their growth needs and project preferences as well as to set expectations regarding project and skill demand and possible opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Work with the business to identify and define staffing needs and identify the most appropriate personnel to fulfill those needs
Be available as needed when urgent projects require staffing (including nights/weekends)
Provide analysis and maintain a steady pulse around key metrics for the business such as availability, utilization and identify issues and trends
Develop, own, and manage an industry-standard resource and capacity management process for FTI Technology’s consulting function
Work with practice leadership to develop project-specific skill standards to guide resource planning and project staffing requirements
Work with practice leadership to integrate project staffing requirements into late-stage sales opportunities and impending matters
Develop and manage capacity and demand management reporting capabilities
Provide weekly summary of newly closed and upcoming matters including staffing assignments to business leaders
Maintain communication with sales team/business developers regarding the pipeline including upcoming opportunities/matters
Actively manage bench and work with Functional Leads and Client leads to identify possible opportunities for personnel
Meet regularly with personnel to ensure he/she understands their growth needs, skill development, and project preferences
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders focused on accelerating the development of our people
Encourage resource sharing across functions, groups, offices, regions etc.
Promote the understanding of firm economics and achieve retention, utilization, workload balance, diversity initiatives, and broad-base experience targets
Meet with Functional Leads frequently to ensure staffing needs, utilization potential, and shortages and surpluses are proactively identified
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging human capital technology trends and experience innovating with new human capital technology tools
This role requires travel to FTI offices
How You’ll Grow
The Resource Manager will build strong relationships with the business by providing excellent client service. In this role, you will acquire and maintain a deep knowledge of skills and experience of personnel, as well as skills needed for projects. The Resource Manager has the opportunity to work with practice leads and gain a breadth of knowledge within the industry.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
BS or BA college degree required (a technical discipline or related experience is sometimes an advantage)
3+ Years of post-graduate combined professional experience in personnel demand planning, forecasting, and reporting
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship
This role requires travel to FTI offices, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent understanding of professional services staffing processes
Experience in professional services industry, especially risk and data management or eDiscovery related, is preferred
Ability to build rapport and gain trust with all levels of personnel, and high emotional intelligence
Strong proficiency using Windows and related software such as Microsoft business products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong metrics-focused with ability to use analytics to solve problems and develop solutions
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
Ability to think clearly under pressure
Strong logical reasoning skills
Aptitude to learn and leverage new technology
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality while balancing needs of business
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FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
The Resource Manager is responsible for assigning the right resources to the right client at the right time, while balancing and optimizing employee growth, client results, and business metrics. The Resource Manager will anticipate needs and work with the business to ensure matters are staffed and the bench is minimized in order to maximize utilization. He/she will have deep knowledge of the skills of the resources in the Technology practice as well as the skills required by Technology projects (including Information Governance, Digital Forensics and e-discovery engagements). He/she will meet with staff regularly to ensure he/she understands their growth needs and project preferences as well as to set expectations regarding project and skill demand and possible opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Work with the business to identify and define staffing needs and identify the most appropriate personnel to fulfill those needs
Be available as needed when urgent projects require staffing (including nights/weekends)
Provide analysis and maintain a steady pulse around key metrics for the business such as availability, utilization and identify issues and trends
Develop, own, and manage an industry-standard resource and capacity management process for FTI Technology’s consulting function
Work with practice leadership to develop project-specific skill standards to guide resource planning and project staffing requirements
Work with practice leadership to integrate project staffing requirements into late-stage sales opportunities and impending matters
Develop and manage capacity and demand management reporting capabilities
Provide weekly summary of newly closed and upcoming matters including staffing assignments to business leaders
Maintain communication with sales team/business developers regarding the pipeline including upcoming opportunities/matters
Actively manage bench and work with Functional Leads and Client leads to identify possible opportunities for personnel
Meet regularly with personnel to ensure he/she understands their growth needs, skill development, and project preferences
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders focused on accelerating the development of our people
Encourage resource sharing across functions, groups, offices, regions etc.
Promote the understanding of firm economics and achieve retention, utilization, workload balance, diversity initiatives, and broad-base experience targets
Meet with Functional Leads frequently to ensure staffing needs, utilization potential, and shortages and surpluses are proactively identified
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging human capital technology trends and experience innovating with new human capital technology tools
This role requires travel to FTI offices
How You’ll Grow
The Resource Manager will build strong relationships with the business by providing excellent client service. In this role, you will acquire and maintain a deep knowledge of skills and experience of personnel, as well as skills needed for projects. The Resource Manager has the opportunity to work with practice leads and gain a breadth of knowledge within the industry.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
BS or BA college degree required (a technical discipline or related experience is sometimes an advantage)
3+ Years of post-graduate combined professional experience in personnel demand planning, forecasting, and reporting
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship
This role requires travel to FTI offices, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent understanding of professional services staffing processes
Experience in professional services industry, especially risk and data management or eDiscovery related, is preferred
Ability to build rapport and gain trust with all levels of personnel, and high emotional intelligence
Strong proficiency using Windows and related software such as Microsoft business products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong metrics-focused with ability to use analytics to solve problems and develop solutions
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
Ability to think clearly under pressure
Strong logical reasoning skills
Aptitude to learn and leverage new technology
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality while balancing needs of business
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