RAPP Chicago is looking for a Resource Planning Manager to join our award-winning Program Management team.

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP world leaders in activating growth with precision & empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, & empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, & in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individuals needs, beliefs, behaviors, & aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity & emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content & connected decisioning.

Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, & our award-winning technologists & creatives know how to deliver it ensuring were able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.

Part of Omnicoms Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, & data & marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE:

The Resource Planning Manager at RAPP is responsible for the strategic planning, allocation & management of resources across various projects & departments that support RAPP accounts.  This role involves collaborating across disciplines to plan & forecast resource needs, manage & monitor the progress of all sourcing processes & continuously optimizing resource allocations & utilizations. All of this helps RAPP teams ensure that the projects are staffed timely & can successfully meet its commitments & client expectations.

This role requires a highly organized professional with a strong attention to detail & experience with analyzing & reporting on complex data sets.  The Resource planning manager will be a natural collaborator, cultivating relationships across project managers, department heads, finance & human resources to drive the resourcing strategy for RAPP. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with project managers, department heads, & HR to understand project requirements, timelines, & resource needs.
• Build & maintain resource complex, staff forecast plans to support multiple projects & accounts.
• Monitor staffing & hiring processes to ensure all needs are filled on time to meet project & delivery commitments, partnering with human resources & finance to mitigate constraints
• Evaluate existing resource assignments & actuals, balance workloads to mitigate over & under allocations & solve for competing priorities on constrained resources.
• Lead & facilitate meetings to manage staff forecasts, allocation & assignment health, progress on staffing & any other resource planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate & up to date records of open needs, resource availability, skills, & project assignments
• Build tools & processes to maintain & report on resource data, ensuring it is easily accessible & can be used to support decision making & strategic planning.
• Design & build regular reports & dashboards on resource utilization, availability, & project status to provide insights to senior management & support strategic decision-making.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, forecast future resource needs, & recommend adjustments to resource planning strategies.
• Continuously enhance resource management processes, tools, & systems to improve efficiency, scalability, & data accuracy.
• Implement best practices & innovative solutions to optimize resource planning & allocation.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in resource management, project management, or a related field.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in MS Office including PowerPoint & Excel & dashboard development tools.
• Proficiency in project & resource management software & tools. Ex. Workfront, Atlassian, MS Project, Smartsheet or similar
• Ability to analyze data, generate actional insights & visually present for leadership & executive audiences.
• Strong organizational & time management skills.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills & attention to detail.

Our hybrid work model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections & collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like. 

RAPP provides a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, & personal days & positive activism days, paid parental leave & disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $81,000 - $97,2000. This range is specific to Chicago & multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience & training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.