Resource Management Associate Director

RSM US LLP

. Translate strategic direction and recommendations into executable staffing plans .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $205,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, and Scheduling Services, with a strong focus on data analysis, trend identification, and strategic staffing solutions. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and drive process excellence while adapting to changing business needs.

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Resource ManagementTalent/Workforce PlanningScheduling ServicesData AnalysisMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Resource ManagementTalent/Workforce PlanningScheduling ServicesData AnalysisTrend IdentificationProcess DevelopmentCapacity ManagementPerformance AdvisoryFTE FulfillmentUtilization Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsEffective OrganizationTime ManagementAttention to DetailClient-First Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointDayshape

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesService DeliveryConsulting FirmChange AgentMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate strategic direction and recommendations into executable staffing plans
Escalate and resolve resource conflicts quickly and equitably
Partner with Directors to prepare insights and metrics for leadership
Work with Talent and HR to manage redeployments, rotations, and bench activation
Manage FTE fulfillment requests, turnover rates, quarterly plan adjustments, and capacity-related items
Implement and collaborate on enterprise resource management and scheduling strategies
Understand business needs, strategy, offerings/products, and challenges while supporting organizational goals
Share and develop best practices and stay current on market trends and scheduling technology upgrades
Coordinate resource sharing across Resource Managers, functional teams, and business units
Research, document, analyze, and interpret information to develop recommendations and solutions
Identify trends to balance workloads, increase utilization, and provide financial, profitability, and exception reporting
Serve as Performance Advisor with oversight of Resource Management team responsibilities
Coach Managers to maintain process excellence, data accuracy, and responsiveness
Manage and coach more junior resource managers; perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree – Preferred or 8-10 years of professional services experience in a related functional area (Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, Scheduling Services)
6-8 years of Resource Management, Talent/Workforce Planning, or Scheduling Services in a professional services environment - REQUIRED
Previous experience with Dayshape – Preferred
Previous experience in service delivery for an accounting or consulting firm – Preferred
Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze data, identify trends and make business recommendations based on facts
Effective organization and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Client-first decision-making focused on business needs and changing environments
Ability to respond positively and with agility as business conditions shift and serve as a change agent
Ability to facilitate collaborative discussions regarding resource assignment, utilization and gap analysis
Ability to drive collaboration and communication between teams
Process-driven ability to train, drive, and develop processes across the enterprise
Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future for entry-level hiring; F-1 visa holders are excluded under that policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
Hybrid workstyle with flexibility and in-person connection
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities