Lead Resource Planner [OneIT]

Position Summary

As the Lead, Resource Planner IT PMO, you will report to the Director, Office of IT PMO, and be responsible to oversee the global resource planning based on priorities and capacity, supporting HUB PMO Directors and Project Managers.

Main Responsibilities

The Lead, Resource Planner of IT PMO is responsible for :

• Resource Management : Ensure effective resource allocation and capacity planning according to their skillsets, previous experience, and availability to optimize project deliverables.
• Ownership of resource planning tool(s), design, implementation, and maintenance of the tool(s).
• Monitoring day-to-day project activities, workloads and corresponding resourcing.
• Manage resource conflicts.
• Knowing all the current and upcoming projects and business development activities, and plan resourcing accordingly.
• Documentation of resource planning process.
• Metrics and Reporting : Meet set KPIs, which include but are not limited to resource utilization, track planning forecast compared to actuals, and provide insights for business process improvement.
• Stakeholder Management : Collaborate and support Portfolio Manager, HUB IT PMO Directors, and key stakeholders to manage project resourcing needs and priorities.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and alignment.
• Always adhering to WSP Health and Safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Required : Bachelor's degree in human resource management, information technology, business, management, or a similar field.
• 5+ years' experience in PMO or program / project management on resourcing projects.
• Experience working with resources that are geographically dispersed.
• Ability to work within a matrix organization structure.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• End to End understanding of IT lifecycle (pipeline, resource, demand, project delivery and financial).

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Presentation and training skills are an advantage.
• A relevant program / project management qualification preferred (e.g. PRINCE Practitioner, PMP) would be preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL v3 or above would be an advantage.
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate effectively with peers and leaders.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

Our Values

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Additional Information

Please Note : Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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