Global Resource PlannerCoordinator

The primary goal of this role is to create insight balance and optimization within the resource pool through effective coordination planning and allocation of resources. This enables accurate prioritization and informed decision-making by management.

The position is responsible for planning and managing Technology personnel resources across all projects and work efforts globally. By implementing robust capacity planning and proactive resource identification and allocation the role aims to increase the likelihood of meeting project schedules and budgets while minimizing the impact of potential delays.

This is achieved by ensuring that resource demand is consistently aligned with the right quantity quality and expertise of available resources ultimately supporting the successful delivery of all Technology projects and work packages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Centre of Excellence (CoE / manufacturing facility) and the Regions Markets contract/client affiliates and partners where applicable) to support the efficient and effective delivery of products across relevant sites;
• Work closely with Technology Department Heads to assess and define both short- and long-term personnel resource requirements;
• Coordinate with Program Teams to ensure that up-to-date project progress and milestones are accurately reflected in overall resource planning;
• Provide accurate short- to medium-term resource availability data to support the evaluation and acceptance of new work within the Technology department;
• Assign teams and personnel down to the developer/engineer level across project-level work package-level and individual task-level to help the Project Manager and Project Engineering Coordinator meet key milestones and deadlines;
• Identify potential bottlenecks conflicts or resource overloads (e.g. competing resource demands across multiple projects) and proactively address these issues in collaboration with Department Heads and Project Leads;
• Propose and implement solutions to optimize resource allocation across multiple projects ensuring alignment with critical path requirements and overall priorities.
• Coordinate personnel resources and match supply with demand for various projects and work packages on a daily weekly and monthly basis;
• Maintain an up-to-date accessible resource management tool that provides visibility across the management team and stakeholders for data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor technical skillsets and capabilities within the Technology department identifying and reporting potential resource gaps to management;
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and processes for labour forecasting and resource allocation;
• Act as the Technology coordinator for the provision and management of contractor personnel.
• Provide accurate reporting on personnel levels in relation to current and future requirements ensuring alignment with Performance Indicators and thresholds;
• Assist Project Managers with identifying labour underspends or overspends recommending corrective actions to stay on schedule and within budget;
• Oversee the Earned Value Management (EVM) process ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting of Technology programs and projects.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in resource planning capacity management or project control preferably within a technical or project-driven environment.
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration Project Management Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage complex planning data and translate insights into actionable solutions.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas pivot tables data analysis); experience with resource management or planning tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder levels.
• Proactive structured and detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) at a professional level.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain oversight in a dynamic international environment.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

• A full-time position in a dynamic international environment with colleagues from around the world;
• An attractive salary based on experience and knowledge;
• Opportunities for training and professional development supporting both personal growth and career advancement.
• A range of additional benefits including fresh fruit at the office a bicycle lease scheme a performance-based bonus package corporate fitness program commuting allowance and a home working allowance.

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time