Job Description

:The Capacity and Resource Management (C&RM) Team Senior Associate will be an integral member of the C&RM Team supporting such functions as updating and tracking resource and engagement forecasts, analyzing forecasting and utilization trends, as well as other data management responsibilities. The individual will continuously engage in conversations with their stakeholders to understand the project pipeline, skills requirements, and open needs to provide insights into issues concerning capacity and deployment, thus enabling effective management of resources at INDUS (GT).The individual will work closely with the C&RM Manager and Assistant Manager and offer critical advice to the business leads around demand and supply management, industry and market trends, and application to the current functional processes.As a Senior Associate RM, you will work directly with the business and own responsibility for a particular unit within a service line or location or as defined by the function-specific service line. Some of the key deliverables will be:xc2xb7 Accurately process all forecast updates within 24 to 48 hours of receipt; to include individual resource updates, engagement updates, and/or ad hoc requestsxc2xb7 Plan and execute processes around demand forecasting, campus deployments, bench management, demand-supply gap management.xc2xb7 Own governance and review of all RM parameters and collaborate with business to drive the metrics data research, analysis, and reconciliation.xc2xb7 Build a network with the business leaders, managers. Conduct regular practitioner connects to have deep understanding of ground dynamics.xc2xb7 Maintain accurate skill set mapping details for all professionals.xc2xb7 Understanding key skills and processes used in the GT and market trends. Assess and judge competence level of practitioner of the business.xc2xb7 Partner and build relationships with the leadership and practitioners and talent business leaders.xc2xb7 Conflict management of schedules, smooth rollover planning.xc2xb7 Highlight conflicts and identify resources with full or partial availability.xc2xb7 Connect with U.S. based C&RM team and/or U.S. based Client-facing staff regularly to understand challenges faced and to update staffing requests accordingly.xc2xb7 Responsible for data management of assigned population(s) to ensure resumes and skills profiles are current, forecasting is timely and accurate.xc2xb7 Reports to be prepared on a regular basis using Excel and other reporting tools.Skills:xc2xb7 Excellent organizational skills, deadline-oriented and flexibility to meet the changing needs of the rolexc2xb7 Conflict resolution and problem solvingxc2xb7 Functional expertisexc2xb7 Relationship building and collaborationxc2xb7 Effective communication and networkingxc2xb7 Aptitude to learn and leverage new technologyxc2xb7 Ability to contribute in a fast-paced environment consistently and positivelyxc2xb7 Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excelxc2xb7 MS Excel and MS office/tools experienceAbout Company:xe2x80x98Grant Thornton INDUS comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isnt just what we do its how we do it. We support and enable the firms purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. Were collaborators obsessed with quality and ready for anything who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thorntons access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India Bengaluru and Kolkata

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