Hybrid Resource Manager

at Edelman

• Job title: Resource Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $42,000 - $60,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Resource Manager supporting one of the largest integrated teams at Edelman, marketing and communications agency for Microsoft. Leverage experience and skills in resource management for diverse brands.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with talent, Project Management, client teams, and Resource Management counterparts
• Manage request intake and help inform casting possibilities
• Book and maintain project allocations using RMSS (Resource Management for Smartsheet)
• Keep internal stakeholders updated on request statuses to ensure efficient schedule and team management
• Maintain utilization and workloads across individuals and teams
• Provide stakeholders with data and reporting insights
• Partner with other Resource Managers across the US & Global Edelman team to coordinate resource sharing
• Contribute to special projects and reports for the Resource Management team

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least a year of relevant account management, project management, administrative or resource management/operations experience, ideally in an agency or fast-paced setting
• Organized, proactive individual who will not be intimidated by a fast-paced environment, tight deadlines, and multi-tasking
• Loves process and operations, and creating order
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, comfortable escalating or following up with stakeholders of varying levels and expertise when/as needed
• Individual who aspires to partner closely with leadership, project management and a large network of other resource managers
• Some familiarity with a project/resource management tool (e.g., PowerBI, excel and Smartsheets)
• Eager to learn and grow in the field of Resource management and gain an understanding of the business and operations
• Interest in understanding and/or familiarity with the type of work and skills required for specialized disciplines including visual design and production
• Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality
• Comfortable with multitasking and adapting to fluctuating timelines and priorities

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• travel assistance
• wellness programing