Resource Associate

Cognizant

1d•$64,883 - $97,324

About The Position

The Resource Associate supports Engagement Managers in efficiently allocating staff across multiple fast-moving projects with different deadlines. The role maintains and reports forecast data in Workday, reviews resource utilization and productivity indicators, coordinates consultant staffing across engagements, and works with strategic partners and organizational teams to ensure appropriate staffing and smooth resource transitions. The associate maintains awareness of current and upcoming projects and business development activities, communicates resource needs, manages open resource requirements, and helps ensure resources’ resumes and availability are current. The role also coordinates project updates with Project Owners when no Engagement Manager is assigned and works with Engagement Managers to maintain forecasts and identify forecast issues. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Clear and concise communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines confidently and effectively.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of resource management or project management experience preferred.
Experience with Workday preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate forecast data and reporting in Workday.
Review reports on utilization, productivity, available time, and other resource productivity indicators.
Coordinate and execute consultant staffing for projects with varying types and requirements.
Work with strategic partners to ensure appropriate staffing on engagements.
Maintain awareness of current and upcoming projects and business development activities as they relate to resourcing.
Coordinate with organizational teams to ensure consistent communication and smooth resource transitions on and off projects.
Communicate resource needs to appropriate departments.
Create and manage open resource requirements and assign resources to open positions.
Work with resources to confirm their resumes are updated and their availability for assignments.
Enter and maintain forecasts in Workday.
Coordinate project updates with the Project Owner when there is no Engagement Manager presence.
Work with Engagement Managers to maintain forecasts and identify forecast issues.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays and paid time off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term and short-term disability
Paid parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to applicable plan terms
Learning opportunities to support current needs and advancement
Outreach programs that support communities and volunteering
Affinity groups