Senior Resource Management Associate

RSM US LLP

. Fill resource engagement requests and oversee resource utilization .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $72,100 - $118,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resource management, including scheduling, utilization analysis, and strategic planning. Proficient in using resource scheduling tools and Microsoft Excel to drive operational efficiency and support talent development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Resource Management Professional ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyResource Scheduling Tool ExperienceResource Management Certified Professional (RMCP®)Project Management Certification (Lean Six Sigma or PMP)

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Hard Skills

Resource Utilization AnalysisScheduling ManagementData AnalysisWorkforce AllocationFinancial ReportingGap AnalysisProcess DevelopmentOperational Strategy ImplementationForecastingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsEffective OrganizationTime ManagementAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DayshapeScheduling SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Resource Management Certified Professional (RMCP®)Project Management Certification (Lean Six Sigma or PMP)

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesResource ManagementStaff DevelopmentOperational ResultsClient Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fill resource engagement requests and oversee resource utilization
Align resources with strategic plans and analyze operational results
Promote staff development for the supported line of business or service line/solution set
Provide information for short-term and strategic planning
Implement strategies to increase capability specialization and achieve business goals
Serve as a point of contact for supported resources, mediate conflicts and resolve resource needs
Promote and monitor resource sharing across the resource management team
Communicate with management about future needs, availability and potential staffing issues
Assist with scheduling processes and engagement management
Collaborate with leaders and client engagement teams to understand business needs and drive consistency
Generate scheduling, utilization and forecasting reports and analyze data for staffing decisions
Identify workload trends and provide financial, profitability and exception reporting
Monitor productivity, conflicts, leverage, availability, travel and non-charge hours
Review schedules and facilitate adjustments to align resources with experience, industry, account priorities, technical expertise and geography
Implement firm-wide programs such as rotations and global assignments
Facilitate scheduling meetings, recommend solutions and enforce best practices
Follow up on unresolved issues requiring project or staff rescheduling
Administer scheduling system and process assimilation and orientation programs for new hires
Proof, edit and verify scheduling and reporting information
Maintain communication with internal clients as a trusted advisor
Provide utilization input to People Advisors and participate in talent development meetings
Share and develop best practices and stay current on scheduling technology and market trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or Associates Degree or 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
3-5 years experience as a resource management professional in a professional services firm — strongly preferred
Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel
Experience working within a resource scheduling or workforce allocation tool; preferred experience with Dayshape
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective organization and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances and implement change
Ability to operate with a sense of urgency
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
Resource Management Certified Professional (RMCP®) preferred
Project Management certification such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP preferred
Previous experience working within accounting professional services preferred
Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future for entry-level hiring; F-1 visa holders are excluded from entry-level sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in your schedule
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities