Executive / Senior Executive, Resource Management

Executive / Senior Executive, Resource Management

Edelman Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Edelman SEA is looking for a Resource Management Executive to join our growing operations team based out of KL. If you're someone who can balance multiple priorities, understand talent deployment, and are excited about optimizing agency workflow—this is the role for you. As part of our APAC-wide operations and resourcing function, you’ll help establish and maintain resource management best practices across accounts, ensuring the right people are working on the right projects—at the right time. Responsibilities : Collaborate with various teams to implement and maintain resource management systems Regularly update and manage skills databases for billable talent. Track and report on staffing data, resource utilization, and project requirements. Partner with project leads and NBO leads to forecast demand and align resources accordingly. Mediate competitions over resources using set project prioritization guidelines by acting as a conduit to prioritize resource allocation. Prepare regular reports on utilization and performance metrics. Analyze skills gaps and in partnership with Client Partners and people managers, identify hiring needs and partner on hiring business case. Use resource management tool to identify potential instances of over-or-under-utilization, and actively work with client leads to address and solve any issues to balance workloads and promote profitability. Ensure timesheets are completed timely and accurately to the right job codes. Identify freelance needs and partner with client leads, finance and HR to secure and track resources. Support senior leadership in managing the opportunity pipeline and staffing strategy. Liaise with Finance, Ops, and HR to support cross-functional planning. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. 1-2 years of corporate work experience for Executive—preferably in Operations or Project Management. 3-5 years of experience can be considered for a Senior Executive role. Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of tools like Power BI, Kanban, Smartsheet, etc. Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, dashboarding, reporting). Intermediate-level PowerPoint skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. A proactive mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, TAT-driven environment. Certifications like PMP or Resource Management-related credentials are a plus.

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