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Resource ManagerHave you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Salary: 45,000 - 60,000Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid (2 times a month onsite)A leading an expanding MSP are seeking a Resource Manager to join our Project Management Office. In this role, youll lead our resourcing and scheduling function to ensure all resources are fully utilised and projects are delivered successfully. Youll also support our Automation Team by performing Scrum Master duties, leading agile ceremonies and ensuring alignment. This opportunity is ideal for someone with at least three years of experience in project planning, resource management, or a Scrum Master roleespecially within networking, automation, or cybersecurity environments. There is also scope for involvement in project coordination on larger-scale initiatives.Your Role as Resource ManagerReporting to the Projects Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day assignment of resources to projects, ensuring optimal team utilisation. Youll maintain visibility across all projects to allow for quick reallocation of resources as priorities shift. Youll lead daily stand-ups and facilitate fortnightly sprint planning and retrospectives for the Automation Team.You will also deliver forecasting and reporting to the PMO on project statuses, resource utilisation, variance tracking, and other resourcing KPIs.Responsibilities:Analyse project backlog and prioritise tasksAllocate skilled resources to projects based on requirementsManage scheduling tools and maintain transparency for stakeholdersFacilitate Agile ceremonies with the Automation TeamMonitor and optimise resourcing activityTrack milestones and ensure project timelines are metCollaborate with other departments to forecast demandReassign and reallocate work as neededManage escalations to avoid project blockersReport on utilisation, forecasting, burn-down metrics, etc.Provide project support on complex initiativesOffer creative solutions to resource conflictsEssential:Strong knowledge of Agile methodologiesExperience facilitating Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)Minimum 3 years of experience in resource planning or similar rolesStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with MS OfficeExcellent attention to detail and multi-tasking abilitiesStrong negotiation and influencing skillsAbility to work independently and under pressure