Role Summary The RMG Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end workforce planning, resource optimization, financial governance, and stakeholder management across the AI/DE organization. The role focuses on maximizing billable utilization, managing bench and investment resources, overseeing budget vs. actual vs. forecast, tracking technology, infrastructure and license costs, and providing data-driven insights to leadership for strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities

1.

Workforce

Planning & Resource Management

Manage end-to-end resource allocation across billable, internal, investment, and strategic initiatives.

Optimize resource utilization while minimizing bench.

Drive proactive workforce planning based on demand forecasts.

Partner with Delivery Leaders to ensure timely staffing of projects.

Monitor resource availability and recommend redeployment strategies.

- Budget, Forecast & Financial Governance

Own workforce budget planning and monitor Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast across business portfolios.

Track workforce costs across projects, investments, and internal initiatives.

Monitor and govern Technology, Infrastructure, Cloud, Software License, and other delivery-related operational costs

Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, and Delivery teams to monitor spend against approved budgets.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting exercises.

Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and recommend corrective actions.

Prepare financial dashboards and executive reports for leadership reviews.

- Bench & Investment Resource Management

Manage bench governance and resource deployment strategy.

Monitor investment resources and ensure optimal utilization.





Track aging of bench resources and develop action plans.

Collaborate with business leaders for redeployment.

Publish regular bench and investment reports. 4.

Stakeholder

Management

Build strong relationships with Business Leaders, Delivery Leaders, Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, and PMO teams.

Facilitate leadership reviews and provide actionable recommendations.

Drive governance discussions and resource review meetings.

- Analytics & Reporting

Develop dashboards and analytical reports for leadership.

Analyze utilization, capacity, forecasting accuracy, demand pipeline, and resource productivity.

Create executive-level presentations and MIS reports. 6.

Operational

Governance

Ensure adherence to resource management, financial governance, and cost control processes.

Support cost code governance, project onboarding, and resource mobilization activities.

Govern technology, infrastructure, and software license utilization to optimize operational costs.

Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across RMG operations.

Required

Skills

Functional Skills

Workforce Planning

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

Resource Allocation & Capacity Planning

Budget vs Actual vs Forecast Analysis

Budget Management

Cost Governance

Vendor Cost Monitoring

Cloud Cost Management

Bench Management

Investment Resource Management





Demand & Supply Planning

Utilization Management

Stakeholder Management

MIS & Dashboard Reporting

Data Analysis

Process Improvement Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Pivot Tables

Power Pivot

Advanced Formulas Analytical Skills

Strong numerical and analytical ability.

Ability to interpret large datasets and generate business insights.

Forecasting and trend analysis.

Root cause analysis.

Decision-making using data. Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Strong stakeholder management.

Presentation skills.

Problem-solving mindset.

Negotiation and influencing skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Leadership and people management.

High attention to detail.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Preferred

Experience

8–12 years of overall experience.

7–10 years in Resource Management, Workforce Planning, PMO, Financial Planning, or Operations.

Experience managing large enterprise workforce planning.

Experience working with cross-functional global stakeholders.

Knowledge of professional services, consulting, or IT services organizations is preferred. MBA or PGDM is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

Profile The ideal RMG Manager combines strong financial acumen, workforce planning expertise, and analytical capabilities with exceptional stakeholder management skills. They are highly proficient in Advanced Excel and reporting tools, capable of translating complex workforce data into strategic insights, and experienced in managing budgets, forecasts, bench optimization, and investment resources to support organizational growth and profitability

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