About the Role
The CXM Resource Management Partner shapes and leads the resource management capability across CXM UK. The role drives workforce planning, allocation and utilisation through data-led insight, embeds consistent processes and tools, and partners across the business to manage demand, resolve conflicts and optimise both talent development and business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and ongoing evolution of the vision, strategy, process, technology and role designs and implementations as directed including participating in design sessions/review committees etc.
- Advise leadership and line personnel on workforce planning and resource management processes, and principles (current and upcoming changes).
- Drive consistency with the right degree of flexibility for different business models and workforces.
- Act as the point of contact for conflict resolution as it relates to resource needs, placements, allocations and shifts.
- Collaborate in setting and driving the change journey across all stakeholders.
- Understand and communicate the impacts (financial, client relationship, skill) of applying one resource over another or removing a resource from work.
- Proactively review opportunity pipeline to create and understand the picture of upcoming demand.
- Oversee ongoing resource and workforce management activities.
- Manage 1-3 Resource Managers, Specialists and/or Resource Coordinators.
Requirements
- Strong experience in Resource /Talent Management or Business Transformation or Operations Management and/or excellence.
- Experience of the Adobe Workfront tool is an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of HR core concepts and best practices.
- Experience with financial concepts, practices, and administration.
- Contract management skills.
- Business and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of contributing in the business leadership team.
- Budget management skills.
- Focus on building processes and improvement in staffing efficiencies.
- Comfortable in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
- Exemplary coaching skills with the interpersonal influence and credibility to act as a coach and change agent.
- Excellent influencer who can create a compelling case based on analysis/fact base and adjust their approach to influence change.
- Action driven, service oriented, self-managed with a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including excellent time management and ability to multi-task among competing demands.
Skills
- Workforce planning
- Resource allocation
- Utilization management
- Data-led insight
- Process embedding
- Conflict resolution
- Talent development
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Coaching
- Influencing
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Benefits
- Open to discussing flexible working arrangements
About the Company
- In 2023, we started our journey to create, implement and embed a One Dentsu approach to Resource Management and Workforce Planning.
- The UK is an early adopter and currently undergoing transformation, building a new resource management function alongside the implementation of Adobe Workfront as enabling technology.
- For the first time in our 125-year history, we will have a consistent and connected approach to managing client demand and employee capacity across one dentsu.
Equal Opportunity
- At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual.
- We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.
- We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
- Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles.
- If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
