Workforce Management Manager (WMG)

Workforce Planning & Demand Management

• Own end-to-end workforce planning activities aligned with business growth project pipeline and delivery commitments.
• Analyze current and future demand requirements across technologies skills locations and experience levels.
• Partner with Delivery and Practice teams to forecast resource demand and identify potential supply gaps.
• Maintain demand fulfillment pipeline and ensure timely closure of open requirements.
• Drive proactive workforce planning through demand forecasting capacity analysis and talent readiness assessment.

2. Resource Allocation & Utilization Management

• Manage allocation and deployment of IT professionals across projects accounts and business units.
• Drive optimum utilization of available workforce through effective resource deployment.
• Monitor billability utilization bench percentage and resource aging metrics.
• Identify underutilized resources and create action plans for redeployment skill enhancement or project alignment.
• Ensure compliance with workforce allocation policies and governance processes.

3. Bench Management & Talent Optimization

• Own strategic bench management initiatives to minimize idle capacity.
• Develop structured engagement plans for available resources including:
  • Skill assessment
  • Upskilling programs
  • Project readiness initiatives
  • Internal mobility opportunities
• Establish governance for bench aging risk identification and mitigation.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to create targeted competency development programs.
• Promote internal fulfillment before external hiring.

4. Demand Fulfillment & Hiring Governance

• Drive internal fulfillment of project requirements through available talent pools.
• Review skill match between demand requirements and available resources.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for external hiring only after exhausting internal supply options.
• Support hiring decisions through workforce analytics skill availability and business priorities.
• Track recruitment turnaround time hiring effectiveness and fulfillment SLA adherence.

5. Skills & Competency Management

• Maintain visibility of critical technology skills across the organization.
• Partner with Practice Heads and SMEs to build skill taxonomy and competency frameworks.
• Identify future skill requirements based on technology trends and business strategy.
• Drive skill gap analysis and workforce readiness initiatives.
• Support creation of talent pools for emerging technologies.

6. Workforce Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain workforce dashboards covering:
  • Headcount
  • Utilization
  • Billability
  • Bench percentage
  • Demand fulfillment
  • Open requirements
  • Aging analysis
  • Skill availability
  • Internal vs External fulfillment
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for workforce optimization.
• Identify trends risks and opportunities through data-driven analysis.

7. Governance & Process Management

• Define and implement Workforce Management processes SOPs and governance mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to resource allocation deallocation extension and demand management processes.
• Conduct regular workforce reviews with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Resource Utilization %
• Billable Utilization %
• Bench Percentage Reduction
• Internal Demand Fulfillment %
• Demand Fulfillment SLA Achievement
• Bench Aging Reduction
• External Hiring Reduction through Internal Deployment
• Skill Readiness Index
• Forecast Accuracy
• Resource Allocation Efficiency

Required Skills & Experience

Professional Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in Workforce Management Resource Management Delivery Operations or Talent Supply Chain within IT services.
• Experience managing large-scale technology workforce pools.
• Strong understanding of IT delivery models including T&M Fixed Price Projects Managed Services and Support engagements.
• Experience working with global delivery teams and multiple business stakeholders.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of IT technologies skill landscapes and project delivery models.
• Proficiency in workforce analytics and reporting tools.
• Experience with resource management platforms ERP systems and dashboards.
• Strong Excel Power BI or analytics capability preferred.
• Ability to interpret workforce data and provide actionable insights.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence Delivery Leaders and Business Heads.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Strategic thinking with operational execution focus.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large IT services organizations.
• Exposure to Resource Management Group (RMG) Talent Supply Chain (TSC) or Workforce Optimization functions.
• Experience managing global workforce across multiple geographies.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery models and technology competency frameworks.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Head of Workforce Management / Talent Supply Chain / Delivery Operations

Key Stakeholders:

• Delivery Heads
• Practice Heads
• Project Managers
• Talent Acquisition
• Learning & Development
• Finance
• Business Operations

Role Objective

To ensure the organization has the right talent with the right skills at the right time and cost by optimizing workforce capacity improving internal talent utilization reducing bench exposure and enabling predictable delivery outcomes.

Required Skills:

Workforce Planning