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Job Description:
We are looking for a Sr Project Manager who will supervise the Resource Operations Team (Resource Management and Resource Vendor Management teams) and work with different functions to help implement and execute resource management, capacity planning and resource vendor management processes for Sun Life Global Solutions and the markets.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
People Management
- Manage a team who will support the resource management, capacity planning and resource vendor management.
Resource Planning and Management
- Match and fulfill project demands with the right resources in a timely fashion
- Execute optimal demand fulfillment and hiring strategies that align with company goals and financial targets
- Monitor resource billability and ensure optimal utilization and assign bench / idle resources to billed work within a set timeframe
Vendor Management and Sourcing
- Seek manpower vendors who can help fulfill the capacity/demand plans of the organization and recommend potential long-term partnerships
- Facilitate the onboarding of selected vendor partners
- Maintain vendor information and perform regular assessments
- Maintain business relationships with partner vendors to ensure effectivity and efficiency of manpower sourcing
- Facilitate sourcing of consultants from partner vendors
- Provide support during onboarding and engagement with consultants
Reporting and Analysis
- Utilize data-driven insights to optimize workforce planning strategies and make informed staffing decisions
- Perform trend and variance analysis and maintain and/or keep track of key metrics, and recommend and implement actions to address any issues
- Create concise and effective reports for management reviews
Process Improvement
- Monitor and review the resource management, capacity planning and resource vendor managements processes to help identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and programs
Stakeholder Communication
- Collaborate with human resources, delivery/project managers, finance, talent development, and business excellence to meet key success metrics
Training and Support
- Drive and promote the effective use of workforce management tools and provide support to stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
- 13 to 15+ years of overall work experience
- Overall 10+ years of experience in resource management, capacity planning and/or resource vendor management
- At least 10 years of experience working in the IT industry
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading medium to large strategic/business projects in functional/matrix environment is an advantage
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive team player with ability to forge stakeholder partnerships and to influence decision-making
- Solid communication and presentation skills, and proficient in MS Office applications to prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation
- Effective time management skills to prioritize and multi-task
- Self-motivated and agile, able to quickly adapt to changes and work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience with Planview and Workday tools is a plus
Job Category:
Project Management - Systems
Posting End Date:
15/04/2025
What We Do
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social and customer value. These best-in-class offerings are sold to consumers and fleet customers around the world under the trusted Bridgestone and Firestone brand names.
With more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees, the Bridgestone Americas enterprise spans from Canada to Argentina. Business units of Bridgestone Americas include Bridgestone Retail Operations, the world’s largest network of company-owned retail tire and automotive service centers; Bandag, a leader in commercial tire retreading worldwide; Firestone Building Products, an industry leader in commercial roofing and building solutions; and Firestone Industrial Products, a leading provider of technologically advanced air springs for commercial and passenger vehicle applications.
Across all its businesses, Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, the company strives to improve the way people around the world move, live, work and play in every aspect of its business.
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