SEA Staffing Specialist (Resource Management / Scheduler)

Overview

SEA Staffing Specialist (Resource Management / Scheduler) role at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). What You'll Do

Staffing and Mobility are business critical functions at BCG. You will work closely with senior partners and managing directors to optimize the workforce and impact profitability. You will collaborate with other HR teams and engage with BCG consultants to understand development needs, career ambitions, and align opportunities through project allocations. Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills on a daily basis with high-caliber consulting teams; problem solving and adapting to complex, ambiguous situations is essential. Support the Staffing and Mobility function for the BCG South East Asia Consulting Team across six countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines). Travel to these locations is expected intermittently. Work with Partners to achieve optimum deployment of consultants to projects, understand upcoming projects and staffing requirements, and advise on skill and experience balance across case teams. Advise Partners on right teaming considering client needs, skill-set match, and consultant development needs; manage consultant staffing needs and available opportunities. Maintain regular communication with partners and office heads on project pipeline, business development needs, capacity, and people-related matters. Participate in Career Development meetings to provide staffing perspectives and understand individual development needs and strengths. Act as a problem solver to balance the needs of partners, clients, and consultants in decision making. Contribute to regional and global staffing initiatives, introduce best practices, and drive new processes and policies to improve efficiency. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure alignment between staffing and case economics, supporting overall profitability. Maintain accurate data related to staffing and mobility activities. Mobility And Flexibility

Attract, evaluate, and close mobility positions for BCG SEA from the global pool of consultants. Coordinate with the Global Mobility Function to manage global programs for SEA such as ambassadorships, associate abroad, and secondments. Collaborate with local SEA teams to recommend incoming and outgoing profiles and participate in policy development for mobility and flexibility. Contribute to mobility data reporting and management. What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree At least 5 years of experience in staffing or resource planning in a professional services or consulting environment Lateral thinker with strong problem-solving skills Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate Diplomatic, highly organized, and able to take initiative Attention to detail and autonomy in workload management Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure Discretion and confidentiality Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel reporting Additional Information

Important : NOT a recruitment role. Please read the job description carefully before applying. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify information available at the link provided by BCG.

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