**Company description** Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Aldi, Bank of America, Campbell's, Dunkin, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Nintendo, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others. **Overview** Resource Management sits at the heart of the Agency’s operations and is where several key functions intersect. We provide a unique perspective on talent as it relates to abilities, business needs and operational demands. We have a commitment to the Agency vision paired with the ability to provide value for our talent, working across fields. The right people in the right place at the right time is our tagline and we strive to get results through this philosophy. The Resource Management capability is built on understanding data and relationships, which includes talent allocations, utilization and billability combined with talent performance, listening skills and emotional intelligence. Our day-to-day duties are generated by the fluctuation of workflow and revenue, which will surface through engagements with client teams, employees, managers, and team leadership or through review and analysis of key financial and operational reporting. As Vice President, Resource Management, you will serve as a champion for Resource Management. You will work with talent directly across your functions, while maintaining oversight and guidance to other departments, agency leaders and the Resource Management team. You will be involved in and drive relevant agency initiatives to help meet business goals, serving as a subject matter expert. This role will be key in continuing to evolve a business-critical field that drives a cultural shift towards people accountability when it comes to casting, mobility, and hiring. **Responsibilities** + Resource Management Subject Matter Expert within the agency + An expert at balancing the art and science of resourcing + Casting; Has a strong understanding of individual skills, strengths, weaknesses and career opportunities within their designated departments + Leads the process for regular data analysis and dissemination across the RM team + Aware of existing or upcoming capacity across the agency, and proactively plans accordingly + Keeps partners informed with the appropriate level of communication and information + Translates agency vision into priorities, goals and performance expectations for team and holds team accountable + Confronts and resolves difficult issues + Agency lead for Resource Management-related tools and systems + Oversees the process of preparing hiring requisitions and the prioritization of roles + Provides a POV and business case for hiring across the agency + Partners with Project Management to understand forecasted demand + Leads integrated resource planning initiatives when there are new clients or high-visibility assignments; fulfills staffing needs against resource/staff plans + Has a strong voice regarding input to staff plans + Partner in restructure and organizational design strategies + Builds effective relationships with business partners at all levels + Works with the team to provide reporting and insights as needed + Responsible for freelance tracking and forecasting + Leads the development of standards under which the team operates, identifying areas of improvement + Expert at strategic-level thinking, helps teams get “unstuck” when there are resourcing challenges + Seeks out and demonstrates Groupe capabilities in developing resourcing plans, developing relationships with other Resource Managers + Keeps a pulse on individual client resource plans, prioritizing where to focus action and attention + Anticipates needed resources and escalates issues when lack of resources may jeopardize goals and/or client business + Champion for our offshore resourcing strategy + Accountable for executional responsibilities, delegating appropriately + Strategic partner to Creative Operations, Talent, Finance and Recruiting + Mentor and escalation point for the team and direct manager to more junior-level Resource Managers + Creates opportunities for individuals on the team; Supports development of learning plans and direct reports’ involvement in learning activities + Oversees talent share partnerships for their designated department(s) + Keeps a pulse on conflict management considerations related to resourcing + Ensures that all checks and balances are in motion when making resourcing decisions **Qualifications** Traits Needed: + Demonstrates leadership competencies such as inclusion, transformative and strategic leadership, delivering great work, building talent, influence for impact, operations and financial management + Is a credible and valued leader, standout colleague and problem solver (at all levels) + Demonstrates a sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced environment + A strategic problem solver who appreciates and understands how to demonstrate data to tell a full story + Understands business challenges and proactively works to solve them + Is a champion and key player in achieving goals + Possesses exceptional knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, resource data analysis, and talent strategy + Ability to influence others and drives decision making + Understands Agency financial metrics and can communicate/influence the impact + Always maintains confidentiality + Possesses effective communication at all levels of the organization + Leads meetings with the ability to drive forward on objectives and action items + Possesses exceptional presentation skills + Possesses effective listening skills + Is seen as a mentor and trusted colleague + Is flexible, adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity + Understands when to tackle challenges independently and when to escalate or delegate + Has exceptional analytical, decision-making, leadership, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills + Is looked to as a champion for the agency, department and their team(s), maintaining a positive, can-do attitude + Holds themselves accountable in decision making and the accuracy of information + Proficient in in Smartsheet and MS Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; A quick learner who can easily begin to understand the functionality and become champion for company tools **Additional information** Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. Compensation Range: $146,490 - $210,420. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/4/2025. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. LI-JR2