The Resource Management Manager (RM) is responsible for assigning the right resource to the right client at the right time, while balancing and optimizing employee growth, client results and business metrics. The RM will anticipate needs and work with leadership to ensure open needs are filled and the bench is minimized in order to maximize utilization. They will have deep knowledge of the skills of the resources in their area as well as the skills required by projects in their area. They must anticipate project conflicts and identify alternatives to independently resolve conflicts and be proactive and opportunistic in managing the bench. They will build strong relationships with the leadership team and become a trusted advisor. They will prepare and analyze data for their area in order to surface issues/trends and maintain a constant pulse on current/future shortages or surpluses.