PMO Resource Specialist - Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities

The EyeCare Partners Information Technology team seeks a highly skilled and experienced resource specialist to join our team. 
 
As a resource specialist, you will oversee resource allocation and optimize resource utilization across projects and departments. Your expertise in resource planning and management will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient delivery of projects and achieving organizational goals. The ideal candidate possesses a strategic mindset, strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities. 
 
If you have a track record in resource management, are solutions-oriented, and are passionate about maximizing efficiency and productivity, we invite you to apply.  

Objectives of the role 

• Analyzing project demands, resource availability and constraints to develop effective resource allocation plans. 

• Collaborating with project managers, department heads and stakeholders to understand resource requirements and project timelines. 

• Developing and implementing resource planning strategies to align resource allocation with project demands and organizational goals. 

• Optimizing resource utilization by identifying and resolving conflicts, bottlenecks or imbalances in resource allocation. 

• Maintaining accurate resource records and documentation, including resource schedules, utilization reports and supporting allocation decisions. 

• Monitoring resource utilization trends and making proactive adjustments to ensure optimal resource allocation. 

• Conducting regular assessments of resource performance, productivity and capacity to identify areas for improvement. 

• Providing guidance and support to project teams in resource-related matters, including staffing, skill requirements and resource acquisition. 

Your tasks 

• Develop and implement resource management strategies and processes to optimize resource allocation, utilization and availability. 

• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to identify resource requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects. 

• Evaluate project timelines, budgets and resource constraints to ensure the efficient allocation of resources. 

• Maintain a comprehensive overview of available resources, including personnel, equipment and materials, ensuring their availability and suitability for projects. 

• Monitor resource utilization, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks or conflicts and implementing necessary adjustments. Assist in tracking resource forecasts, usage, and adjustments in tools such as Coupa. 

• Coordinate with human resources, procurement and other relevant departments to ensure timely availability of resources as per project requirements. 

• Conduct resource capacity planning to assess and manage resource demands based on project priorities and objectives. 

• Track and report on resource utilization, analyzing data and providing suggestions for resource optimization. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve resource-related conflicts, negotiate resource sharing and balance competing priorities. 

• Implement and maintain resource management tools, systems and processes to enhance visibility, transparency and efficiency. 

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies in resource management, applying relevant knowledge to improve organizational processes.   

Required skills and qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, project management or a related field. Or, Associate's degree with supporting years of experience. 

• 3+ years of experience in resource management or a related role, preferably in a project-based environment in an IT organization. 

• Strong understanding of resource planning, allocation and optimization principles and methodologies, preferably in the Indian context. 

• Proficiency in using resource management software and tools to track, analyze and report on resource utilization. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess resource demands and optimize resource allocation. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• A detail-oriented mindset to maintain accurate resource records and documentation. 

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 

• A strategic perspective, with the ability to think proactively and implement resource management strategies that align with organizational goals. 

Preferred skills and qualifications 

• Professional certification in resource management or project management. 

• Familiarity with resource management in IT organizations specifically. 

• Experience working in healthcare and/or start-up environments. 

• Experience utilizing resource management software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. 

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum. 

• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze resource-related costs and budgets. 

• Experience in managing remote or geographically dispersed teams. 

Position Type/Work Hours: 

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Must work 40 hours each week to maintain full time status.