Project Resource Manager

March 19

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Longbow Advantage

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Longbow Advantage is a company specializing in supply chain consulting and warehouse management solutions. They offer an end-to-end approach to warehousing strategy, integrating technology and expert consultations to enhance supply chain operations. Longbow's services include Supply Chain Consulting, Warehouse Visibility, Labour Management Systems, Global Inventory Management, and 3PL Solutions, all centered around their Rebus Platform. The company's solutions deliver real-time data visibility, labor productivity insights, and efficient inventory management, supported by their advanced analytics capabilities. Longbow is dedicated to providing customized, effective strategies that meet the unique needs of its clients, with a strong emphasis on technology integration and innovative problem-solving to improve operational efficiency in the supply chain industry.

JDA / RedPrairie WMS Implementation • Special Projects • JDA WLM Implementation • HighJump WMS Implementation • Upgrades

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2002

💰 Venture Round on 2021-02

📋 Description

• Longbow Advantage is seeking a Project Resource Manager to oversee resource scheduling and coordination while also managing select consulting projects. • This dual-role position is essential to ensuring that the right resources are allocated efficiently across all projects while directly contributing to project execution. • The Project Resource Manager will work closely with VPs, Directors, Project Managers, and external partners to optimize resource utilization and drive project success. • Manage resource allocation across all Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation and transformation projects. • Collaborate with VPs, Directors, and Project Managers to assess resource needs, ensuring optimal consultant deployment. • Maintain real-time visibility into consultant availability, skill sets, and project requirements. • Engage with external resource partners and contractors to fill staffing gaps when internal capacity is limited. • Support onboarding of new resources, ensuring smooth integration into project teams. • Lead and manage select consulting projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, timeline, and budget. • Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and partners, to align project expectations. • Track project milestones, deliverables, and risks, proactively addressing challenges to keep projects on track. • Facilitate regular status meetings, providing updates to consulting leadership and project teams. • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer throughout project lifecycles. • Develop and maintain resource tracking tools to provide visibility into current and future staffing needs. • Generate reports on resource utilization, project workloads, and staffing trends, making data-driven recommendations. • Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve operational efficiency. • Work with consulting leadership to enhance resource management and project execution processes. • Contribute to the development of scalable workforce planning strategies that align with Longbow’s growth. • Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership to align staffing decisions with business objectives.

🎯 Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in resource management, project management, consulting operations, or related fields. • PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification is a plus but not required. • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to balance resource coordination and project management. • Experience in WMS, supply chain, IT consulting, or enterprise software implementations is preferred. • Proficiency in resource management tools, project tracking software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar). • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret resource and project performance data. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

🏖️ Benefits

• Supportive work environment • Work/life balance • Competitive Salary • 4-weeks of paid vacation • 6 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days per year • Excellent health and dental benefits, eligible as of your first day! • Group RRSP/401k Matching • Work from Home