Technical Resource Manager

ATS Automation

  • Warren, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionThe Technical Resource Manager (TRM) within the PMO is responsible for overseeing the planning, allocation, and optimization of technical resources across active and upcoming projects. This role acts as the strategic liaison between project management, engineering, and operations to ensure that the right talent and skillsets are assigned to the right projects at the right time. The TRM plays a critical role in improving project delivery outcomes, minimizing resource bottlenecks, and ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
 Maintain a comprehensive resource forecast for all technical disciplines (e.g., controls, mechanical, software, electrical, etc.).
 Match skillsets to project needs, balancing availability, project priority, and personnel development.
 Identify overallocations and resource shortages, and work with department leads to adjust assignments.
 Support project planning by contributing to capacity assessments during intake and kickoff stages.
 Partner with project managers to track progress against resource commitments and mitigate risk due to skill shortages or turnover.
 Assist with recovery planning for delayed or at-risk projects by reshuffling or augmenting technical staff.
 Generate weekly and monthly reports on resource utilization, availability, backlog, and forecasted demand.
 Provide executive summaries for leadership outlining trends, constraints, and strategic staffing needs.
 Maintain up-to-date dashboards and visualizations using tools such as MS Project, Power BI, or other PMIS platforms.
 Collaborate with engineering and department managers to understand staff strengths, weaknesses, and growth plans.
 Help guide mentorship or cross-training efforts to diversify skill coverage and increase deployment flexibility.
 Participate in or lead workforce planning meetings and talent pipeline initiatives.
 Standardize resource request and assignment procedures across the PMO.
 Own and refine tools for capacity planning and resource allocation.
 Promote best practices for time tracking and role-based assignment structures.Additional InformationQualifications
Education & Experience
 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field required.
 5+ years of experience in technical project environments; 2+ years in resource management, PMO, or leadership capacity.
 Familiarity with automation, engineering services, or technical integration projects are strongly preferred.
 Strong understanding of project lifecycles and how technical resources contribute at each stage.
 Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 Proficiency in resource management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet, Planview).
 Effective communicator with ability to influence without direct authority.
 Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Preferred Qualifications
 PMP, PMI-RMP, or similar project management certification.
 Experience in Agile, hybrid, or waterfall methodologies.
 Exposure to ERP or PLM systems that integrate with PMO functions.Join the Winning Team at Orise, an ATS Company. We help exceptional customers automate their manufacturing as Tooling System Integrators. We work with Global OEM's/Tier suppliers supporting transportation and aerospace industries. Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with Orise. Join an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.Benefits of working at Orise:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Vacation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Orise, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

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