Associate Director, Resourcing

About us

We turn customer challenges into growth opportunities. 

Material is a global strategy partner to the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative companies. Our people around the globe thrive by helping organizations design and deliver rewarding customer experiences.

We use deep human insights, design innovation and data to create experiences powered by modern technology. Our approaches speed engagement and growth for the companies we work with and transform relationships between businesses and the people they serve.

About the Associate Director, Resourcing role

We are seeking a Resourcing Specialist to manage the allocation of both internal employees and external contractors to various projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that the right people are assigned to the right roles based on their skills, availability, and project requirements. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of project needs, resource management, communication skills and strong organizational skills. Experience conducting resourcing at agencies is preferred.

As an Associate Director, Resourcing, you will

• Resource Allocation: Match internal team members and external contractors with specific project needs, ensuring that their skills and availability align with project requirements. Manage the assignment process from start to finish in partnership with team leaders and managers.
• Internal Talent Management: Work with department heads to understand the capabilities, availability, and development goals of internal employees. Make recommendations for assignment based on these insights.
• Resource Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource plan to anticipate future needs and address potential gaps. Provide recommendations for resource adjustments and planning.
• Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for resources, providing clear instructions and support. Ensure effective communication between all parties involved in a project.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track the progress of resource assignments and provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders. Evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and make improvements as needed.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance resourcing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices for managing both internal and external resources.

About you

• You have a bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of professional experience in resource management or a related field
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Willing to coach, direct, oversee or review the work of more junior employees
• Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Inspire positivity and confidence among interdepartmental teams
• Contribute to departmental staffing and problem solving
• Act as a leader in the department, proactively sharing lessons learned and best practices across teams
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail
• Experience with Workday and strong Excel skills a plus
• Demonstrate accountability and eagerness to learn
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude

Why work for Material?  

Fulfilling, high-impact work, company culture and benefits are integral to determining if a job is a right fit for you. Here’s a bit about who we are and highlights around what we offer.  

Who We Are & What We Care About  

• Material is a global company, and we work with best-of-class brands worldwide.  We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are in the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance and healthcare.  

• Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft and leading-edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.   

• We prize inclusion and interconnectedness. We amplify our impact through the people, perspectives, and expertise we engage in our work. Our commitment to deep human understanding combined with a science & systems approach uniquely equips us to bring a rich frame of reference to our work.  

• A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcome focused company. We create experiences that matter, create new value and make a diffe