Manager, Capacity Planning

WPP Media•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capacity Planner is responsible for aligning capabilities with client needs to ensure timely and effective fulfillment of roles. This position plays a critical role in advising client teams on fulfillment timelines, staff planning, and role expectations, while maintaining accurate data. The Capacity Planner navigates between various fulfillment channels to optimize team configurations and enhance client strategies. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Requirements

Aligned to a book of business, agency, and/or group of accounts
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data and information
Experience and ability to effectively manage, set expectations and communicate with senior stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Leverage knowledge of Resource Management, Workforce Planning, and staffing solutions and utilize expertise to advise client teams effectively

Responsibilities

Advise client teams on fulfillment timelines to ensure client readiness and success
Advise client teams on roles expectations and recommendations against staff plans
Own and drive data accuracy used for Workforce Planning
Pivot between fulfilment channels and understand skills needed to plan client strategies (Talent Acquisition/ Contracting/Resource Management)
Collaborate with client teams to ensure Staff Plans are accurate and always maintained
Works to assemble and optimize the best possible team for our clients
Ensure the fulfillment of staff plans across internal and external supply
Simplify client team interactions; facilitating and aggregating all needs between our Resource Management and Talent Acquisition functions (including contract & offshore needs)
Partner with Workforce Planning to provide client demand input to shape current & future demand predictions and strategies
Act as a central point of contact for client teams, simplifying communication and ensuring clarity in staffing requirements
Continuously assess and refine the staffing fulfillment process to enhance efficiency, minimize bottlenecks, and improve the overall client experience
Monitor and track the progress of fulfillment activities, ensuring alignment with the client's needs and strategic goals
Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of the fulfillment plan, making data-driven decisions to optimize staffing levels
Develop a deep understanding of client needs, expectations, and existing staff plans
Leverage knowledge of Resource Management, Workforce Planning, and staffing solutions and utilize expertise to advise client teams effectively
Maintain accurate data for Workforce Planning, utilizing data analytics to monitor fulfillment activities and make data-driven decisions
Play a crucial role in advising client teams on fulfillment timelines and staff planning, ensuring that client needs are met promptly and effectively
Utilize data analytics to monitor fulfillment activities and make data-driven decisions
Provide strategic recommendations to enhance client outcomes
Aim to reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiencies in the staff fulfillment process
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, making independent decisions to align staffing capabilities with client needs
Serve as the central point of contact for client teams, simplifying communication and ensuring clarity among internal and external partners
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, influencing and guiding them towards effective staffing solutions and client strategies
Demonstrated ability to resolve cross-functional conflicts, promoting teamwork and ensuring smooth collaboration between internal partners and leadership
Act as a trusted advisor, offering creative solutions to complex staffing challenges
Simplify client team interactions and facilitate clear communication between Resource Management and Talent Acquisition functions