Vice President, Resource Management

Vice President, Resource ManagementPosition Overview:As the Vice President of Resource Management for Blue Yonder's Professional Services team, you will be responsible for optimizing the allocation of resources, including consultants, experts, and technical assets, to ensure the highest level of service delivery to our clients. You will collaborate closely with Professional Services leadership to align resources with project needs, track resource utilization, and drive productivity improvements. This role is pivotal in maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and contributing to the growth and success of our Professional Services business.Key Responsibilities:Resource Allocation: Develop and implement resource allocation strategies that align with project requirements and client expectations. Ensure resources are effectively assigned to maximize project success.Capacity Planning: Collaborate with Delivery and Sales leadership to forecast resource demands and maintain a balanced resource supply to meet project schedules.  Ensure visibility around short and long term demand and supply.Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure resource utilization and efficiency. Provide regular reports and insights to senior management.Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance resource management processes and workflows to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness. Implement industry best practices and tools as necessary.  Optimize, modernize and automate the RM process, including playing a key role in a new PSA solution in future.Collaboration: Work closely with department heads, project managers, HR, and finance teams to facilitate resource allocation decisions and resolve resource-related challenges.Risk Mitigation: Identify and proactively address potential resource-related risks to ensure project delivery and client satisfaction.Vendor and Contractor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors, ensuring alignment with resource requirements and cost-effectiveness goals.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.20+ years of experience in resource management, with a successful track record in leadership roles.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Proven ability to develop and execute resource allocation strategies.Experience in capacity planning and workforce management.Proficiency in resource management software and tools.Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.Strategic mindset with a focus on results and client satisfaction.Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.Our ValuesIf you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core ValuesDiversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.