EMEA Resourcing Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the EMEA Resourcing Manager, you will serve as a critical independent driver of strategic staffing and talent operation management to ensure projects, accounts, and business development pursuits are well equipped with the best and most appropriate teams. You will lead strategic capacity management at the account, solution, and discipline level by collaborating with a network of Partners to meet the demands of the business, maximise the talent of our people, and optimise the deployment of resources.

You will be assigned to manage Strategy discipline resourcing demands. At the discipline level, this means understanding and capturing the skills and capabilities of the talent group, the scope of client demand, and actively managing the supply to demand in day-to-day solutions. You will also be responsible for delivering the EMEA Resourcing team’s strategic priorities, such as developing and evolving our external talent sourcing process, options, and managing freelance resources.  

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage Account-Level and Project Staffing Solutions: Collaborate closely with Partners, Directors, Managers, Coaches, and other discipline leaders to construct and optimise effective interdisciplinary teams tailored to meet client needs. Ensure the right mix of skills, expertise, and diverse perspectives are brought together to drive impactful project outcomes. Lead and own strategic capacity management within the EMEA Strategy practice, ensuring optimal alignment of talent resources across multiple projects.
• Identify and Cultivate Optimal Talent: Take a proactive approach in deeply understanding the skill sets, strengths, and areas of expertise within the talent pool. Align these insights with client demands to ensure the most effective talent mix is utilised. Continuously build and maintain a robust network of trusted contractors, supplementing in-house staff where necessary to ensure flexibility and scalability for project needs.
• Drive Project Economics and Business Outcomes: Foster a deeper understanding of regional project economics, aligning with EMEA region metrics and priorities to drive optimal business results. Identify and flag potential challenges or opportunities for more complex project approaches, seeking approval from Regional Leads where needed. Take ownership of working within the managed margins and proactively pursue strategies that grow the bottom line while maintaining high project quality.
• Lead Resourcing Function and Process: Take full ownership and autonomy in creating and executing resourcing strategies. Identify operational challenges and opportunities and drive the design and implementation of efficient solutions to improve the resourcing process. Lead and optimise cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless talent deployment across all projects.
• Develop Talent: Spearhead quality conversations within the Strategy development teams regarding EMEA’s priorities and goals, ensuring that talent needs are addressed with strategic foresight. Coach and mentor the Strategists on commercial behaviours, ensuring metrics and project economics are met consistently. Drive internal talent initiatives, collaborating with the People team and Strategy Development teams to enhance talent development and growth. Act as a champion for each individual team member, supporting their career development and ensuring continuous learning and growth opportunities within the practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of business levers and context 
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative and persuasive in our influence-based model
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with senior executives across a matrixed organisation
• High level of discretion, as we deal with confidential issues 

Prophet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment, promotion, and evaluation decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.