Head of Resource Management

About The Role
Kinetic IT are looking for a Head of Resource Management to join the team in this pivotal strategic role; leading and owning enterprise-wide resource management strategy ensuring optimal resource forecasting capacity planning and utilisation across Kinetic IT.
This role drives an engaged high-performing workforce by aligning the right mix of roles and skills to each engagement maximising delivery profitability and ensuring resource allocation meets current and future business needs.
The Resource Manager will work closely with executives and cross-functional teams to influence strategic decisions on staffing and provides data-driven insights to guide the organisations workforce planning in line with business priorities and financial targets supporting the development of an engaged high-performing and productive workforce.
Responsibilities will include:
Develop and implement an enterprise resource management strategy establishing governance and best practices for resource planning across all business units.
Establish resource management techniques and strategies to effectively analyse and forecast staffing needs and requirements.
Implement tools (currently Float) and processes to allow for optimal forecasting scheduling resource utilisation and reporting.
Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting of resource availability and allocation.
Translate sales forecasts and pipeline into resource profiles to enable proactive forward resource planning.
Updating of the resource forecasting tool to ensure timely resource forecasting and scheduling.
Identify and mitigate resource-related risks and capacity constraints.
Working with Talent Acquisition team monitor and utilise contingent workforce contracts to align with business needs and risk appetite.
Define success metrics to measure the effectiveness of resource planning.
Generate data-driven insights to create reports for C-Level executives and Board members.
Offer continuous expert guidance and information to stakeholders on supply and demand challenges and present recommendations to ensure workforce delivery aligns with established plans business priorities financials and timelines.
What youll bring to the table:
Experience in a Resource/Workforce planning role in a large (>1000 staff) services organisation
Skilled in resource planning within low-tool or manual environments
Proven track record looking at ways of working and optimizing resource capability
Working with stakeholders at a range of levels
Tertiary qualifications or specialist training in resource / workforce planning
About Kinetic IT
Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace Cloud Cyber Security Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.
For more than 25 years weve partnered with some of Australias most important organisations helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government critical infrastructure education law enforcement defence emergency services utilities and transport.
Be You Create the Future
At Kinetic IT were driven by a shared passion for technology customer success and community impact.
With over 1500 talented people working across Australia we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch helping shape the future of tech here and beyond.
We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where youre safe to be your best real self. We tackle challenges together celebrate success together and make sure everyone feels valued supported and proud of the work they do.
As an equal opportunity employer we welcome people of all abilities backgrounds cultures and genders. Were proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference
Growth-focused culture Formal training mentoring vendor exam support communities of practice and regular development reviews.
Advance your career Access new roles via our internal Opportunity Marketplace careers hub.
Flex your work Hybrid options flexible hours mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
Celebrate together Social events cultural celebrations end-of-year functions and more.
Wellbeing matters Health and wellness resources tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform discounted gym membership and more.

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