Resourcing and Deployment Manager, Consulting

PwC•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$81,900 - CA$131,900

About The Position

A career in Resourcing and Deployment, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to work in cross line of service staffing helping our network be even more agile in the ever evolving markets we work with, providing the right people on the right projects at the right time. You’ll focus on ensuring that resources of suitable skills and calibre are available for tasks and activities as required as well as managing the education, planning, and skills enhancement associated with resources. As a team, we maximise resource sharing and enable the delivery of PwC to our clients through line of service and cross line of service staffing, forecasting, utilisation, and workload balance while considering development and diversity initiatives.

Requirements

Experience in and understanding of Resource Management, including forecasting, strategic planning, and how these elements connect to overarching business strategy
Proficiency in data analysis and storytelling through data; with the capability of interpreting findings to provide actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and exercise excellent judgment without oversight
Strong problem-solving skills, with a clear understanding of the business impacts of resourcing decisions
Aptitude for addressing and de-escalating client concerns independently, maintaining professionalism in all interactions
Ability to manage ambiguity and complex projects, think strategically, and demonstrate agility under tight deadlines
Experienced in setting priorities, meeting, and exceeding deadlines while maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality
Proven track record of effective change management execution and the ability to deal confidently with partners and staff at all levels

Nice To Haves

Degrees/Field of Study preferred

Responsibilities

Strategically plan and oversee the allocation of Client Service Staff (CSS) to ensure; alignment with firm’s strategic priorities, achievement of business metrics, and resolving unassigned clients and reallocations for new CSS joiners/leavers
Utilize continuous planning and scheduling to meet firm utilization targets, with a primary focus on staff leverage and peak season metrics
Gather information on staff career goals, strengths, and areas of opportunities to effectively match the right staff with the right client engagements.
Collaborate and team with RM professionals to; share best practices, continuously improve processes, facilitate staff borrowing/lending and secondments, and participate in team initiatives for technology enhancements that drive operational improvement.
Coach and oversee RM specialists, ensuring adherence to strategic resourcing processes and junior staffing procedures.
Build strong relationships within the line of service to establish oneself as a trusted advisor while also promoting and focusing on resource sharing across regional counterparts.
Analyze productivity reports and business needs to develop actionable plans for workload balancing, utilization improvements, and the creation of new career paths that align staff interests with firm needs.
Review and analyze financial results monthly, partnering with local leadership to recommend solutions on operational matters such as utilization, chargeable hours, and headcount adjustments.
Develop expertise in RM technology, particularly Teambuilder, to support assignment planning, allocations, forecasting, and reporting.
Supporting any business transformation initiatives relating to Consulting Resource Management and the implementation of related technologies and tools (e.g. TalentLink; moving to Teambuilder in Spring 2026) while providing oversight into RM processes and procedures and initiating recommendations for process standardization and improvements.