Senior Workforce Manager EUK

pArcadis delivers sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, the company is dedicated to improving quality of life. /pbrDien uw cv en eventuele aanvullende vereiste informatie in nadat u deze omschrijving heeft gelezen, door op de sollicitatieknop te klikken.brRole description:brpThe bSenior Workforce Planning Manager /b will drive workforce agility across EUK, establishing proactive 12-week forecasts, maximizing productivity, and ensuring demand needs are managed, with early warnings and proactive insights provided to Service leaders. This role will also manage a team of Resource Planners. /pbrRole accountabilities:brullibr/liliOwn the 12-week forecast, highlighting supply and demand variance.br/liliEstablish data driven resource forecasts to enable proactive decision making.br/liliProvide recruitment recommendations to Service Directors and inform TA partner(s).br/liliMaximize the agility of talent across accounts and Sectors, ensuring optimal use of named resource requests.br/liliMonitor and report on weekly billable and productive time vs planned and drive improvements in performance and data quality.br/liliEscalate key risks and issues to leadership and Industry WFP Directors as relevant.br/liliPrepare and provide contingency staffing plans to support potential risks or outcomes.br/liliMaintain an accurate view of workforce planning data, including WFP Tags, people mapping and capacity reporting to ensure the integrity of planning and deployment decisions.br/liliMaximize deployment opportunities to the Global Excellence Centre.br/liliOptimize resource mix (GEC, Local, Global, Contingent) across the business to achieve optimal financial and client outcomes.br/liliSupport workforce integration and transformation projects within EUK.br/liliEnsure talent agility is maintained through optimizing use of name-based demand requests.br/liliIdentify and communicate operational risk areas related to talent availability or deployment.br/liliUnderstand and support Sector / Market needs and support talent requirements.br/liliFeedback to key stakeholders on compliance to processes that drives data quality.br/liliOversee and lead direct reports and provide leadership and capability building to the wider Resource Planning community.br/liliAct as the primary point of contact for the regional Service Director.br/liliInfluence PM behaviour and approach to pursuits and project setup that provides sufficient resource level detail.br/liliFeedback insight to service leaders on talent availability, workforce capability, deployment trends, and future capacity considerations.br/liliServe as a key point of contact for workforce supply and deployment requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients across the EUK.br/liliProvide design requirements on technology and process.br/liliDrive adoption of workforce planning processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data.br/liliSupport and/or lead change management initiatives, helping embed new workforce planning processes and ways of working.br/liliImplement and oversee work-sharing and project resourcing policies.br/liliEnsure the supply and demand matching process is optimized and working effectively.br/liliOwn and coordinate workforce planning training requirements for team managers, ensuring consistent understanding and adoption of workforce planning tools, systems, and processes.br/liliEnsure SLAs relating to demand requests within the Demand Marketplace are consistently achieved and maintained.br/liliEstablish approaches and processes to maximize any non-billable time toward productive work supporting clients or pursuits.br/liliDrive productivity from non-billable time through proactive workforce management, deployment strategies, and operational planning initiatives.br/li /ulbrQualifications Experience:brullibr/liliExperience in workforce planning, resourcing, forecasting or related analytical roles within the AEC or related professional Services Industry in the EUK.br/liliStrategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate regional Service forecasts, utilization trends and project demand into actionable workforce planning insight.br/liliDeep understanding of workforce analytics and forecasting, including forecast versus actual billable hours, productivity metrics and demand variance analysis.br/liliStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to work effectively with Regional Service Directors, Service Area Leaders, Major Project Directors and Talent Acquisition partners.br/liliKnowledge of regional talent trends, labor markets and basic employment law relevant to workforce planning and mobility decisions.br/liliAnalytical and data-driven, with strong capability in interpreting workforce data, identifying risks and driving proactive interventions.br/liliDetailed knowledge of processes and systems that drive workforce planning data, demand matching and deployment decisions, or the ability to quickly build that knowledge in a comparable environment.br/liliClient oriented mindset, with understanding of Service offerings and differentiators from a client perspective and how these influence workforce needs.br/liliExperience leading or managing resource planners or similar workforce planning teams, including setting priorities, building capability and improving forecast accuracy and productivity.br/liliDemonstrated ability to identify and escal* workforce risks, support contingent staffing decisions and maintain accurate workforce tags and planning data.br/liliStrong communication skills, able to provide clear recommendations and insight to Service leaders and project stakeholders on talent availability and capability.br/liliAbility to make and guide workforce planning decisions, balancing competing priorities across projects, sectors, and workforce constraints.br/liliStrong understanding of commercial drivers such as utilization, billability, cost management, and their impact on workforce planning decisions.br/liliDemonstrated ability to lead the end-to-end workforce planning lifecycle, including demand forecasting, capacity planning, deployment, recruitment planning, and performance tracking.br/liliLeadership style that empowers Arcadians, promotes accountability and continuous improvement, and supports a healthy, inclusive and high engagement culture aligned to the Arcadis Leadership profile of being curious, driving success and igniting passion.br/liliDegree level education in a relevant technical or commercial discipline such as business, operations, human resources, analytics, engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.br/liliAdvanced degree preferred such as MBA or a relevant Master’s in business, human resources, analytics, operations or a related field, or equivalent senior level experience in complex regional organizations.br/li /ulbrWhy Arcadis?brpWe can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. xgiwjmb /pbrpYou’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. /pbr