Director, Resource Management – Workforce Planning, Audit, Attest

Armanino

. Lead the Resource Management function and team, establishing clear expectations, operating rhythms, accountability, and development for Resource Managers while continuously improving the effectiveness of the function .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesLead💰 $173,100 - $235,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resource management and workforce planning, with a strong focus on capacity forecasting, utilization metrics, and operational decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior leadership, and drive continuous improvement in resource management processes and technology.

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Resource Management LeadershipWorkforce PlanningCapacity ForecastingKPI DevelopmentProfessional Services Economics

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Hard Skills

Resource ManagementWorkforce PlanningCapacity ForecastingDemand PlanningKPI DevelopmentAnalytical Problem-SolvingProcess ImprovementStaffing OptimizationFinancial Performance AnalysisOperational Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersRelationship BuildingAccountabilityCoaching and DevelopmentNavigating Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayDayshapeEnterprise Workforce Management ToolsScheduling ToolsPlanning Tools

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesResource DeploymentWorkforce EconomicsEngagement DemandProject-Based Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Resource Management function and team, establishing clear expectations, operating rhythms, accountability, and development for Resource Managers while continuously improving the effectiveness of the function
Own workforce capacity and deployment across the business, matching professionals to client and business needs based on skills, experience, development objectives, availability, geography, and engagement economics
Lead proactive capacity and demand planning, identifying projected shortages, excess capacity, skill gaps, and workforce risks
Identify and resolve resource imbalances, including unassigned or underutilized capacity, staffing conflicts, delayed client work, overextended teams, and resources held for future engagements
Partner with senior business and engagement leaders to optimize workforce decisions and challenge staffing requests, timing assumptions, skill requirements, and resource allocations
Establish and manage resource management KPIs and operating metrics, including capacity, utilization, demand, forecast accuracy, and staffing gaps
Translate workforce data into concise, forward-looking insights and recommendations regarding resource deployment, hiring, contingent labor, and workload balancing
Partner with Finance, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and business leadership to align workforce planning with forecasts, hiring plans, financial objectives, employee development, and business strategy
Develop scalable resource management processes and operating rhythms with clear accountability for staffing decisions and timely capacity issue resolution
Drive continuous improvement of resource management technology, data, reporting, and processes, including Workday, Dayshape, and other workforce planning tools
Collaborate with global resource management teams to optimize talent across geographies and promote consistent practices
Serve as a strategic workforce advisor to senior leadership on workforce mix, organizational capacity, talent deployment, and future resource requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of progressive experience in resource management, workforce planning, operations, or related leadership roles, including significant experience in a professional services environment
Demonstrated experience leading a resource management or workforce planning function within a complex, matrixed professional services organization
Strong understanding of professional services workforce economics, including utilization, capacity, leverage, labor mix, engagement demand, and the relationship between resource deployment and financial performance
Proven ability to develop and manage forward-looking capacity and demand forecasts and translate workforce data into operational decisions
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, navigate competing priorities, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability through strong relationships and business judgment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with demonstrated experience developing KPIs, identifying emerging trends, diagnosing issues, and converting insights into action
Demonstrated experience improving resource management processes, systems, operating models, and organizational effectiveness
Experience leading, coaching, and developing resource management professionals
Experience with Workday, Dayshape, or comparable enterprise workforce management, scheduling, and planning tools preferred
Experience within accounting, consulting, or another project-based professional services organization strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules
Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays