Resource Manager

KPMG’s Resource Management team play a vital role in driving the efficient and effective use of our teams to optimise productivity and profitability. As trusted business advisors, the Resource Management team is responsible for the allocation of individuals to upcoming client projects, based on required skill sets and sector experience.

**Your Opportunity**

We are seeking an extraordinary person to join our Resource Management Team on a 12 month contract at KPMG to work side-by-side with the business in resourcing their client engagements. Due to exciting growth, we are seeking a Resource Manager based in **Melbourne**, joining a national team of 8 experienced Resource Managers who work collaboratively to achieve the best results for our Stakeholders and Clients. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of Resource Management strategies and operations. Your role will see you:

- Cascading Resource Management principles and promoting the value in good resource management practices to the business.
- Providing resource solutions and processes which drive the efficient and effective use of the firm’s talent to optimise productivity and profitability.
- Working closely with stakeholders and cross divisional Resource Management teams to re-deploy staff and identify capability needs.
- Providing analysis and insights on resource metrics by producing and reviewing reports and financial information to proactively identify issues.
- Developing resource contingency plans for future engagements, identifying and resolving resource conflicts by negotiating positive outcomes.
- Opportunities to lead or be involved in firmwide initiatives and transformation projects.

**How are you extraordinary?**

You actively seek out **opportunities for growth**, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.

You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking **creative solutions** to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.

You are a **relationship builder**, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Previous Resource Management or Workforce Planning experience in a fast-moving professional service, consulting or project-based environment.
- A passion for people and for solving complex and challenging issues.
- A high level of organisation and experience working towards deadlines and delivering on projects.
- Demonstrated experience in working with varied information sources and large sets of data, and the ability to analyse and action this to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
- A sound ability to perform well autonomously and a willingness to be innovative, resilient and to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
- Experience in Operations and/or Technology is highly desirable

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._