Senior Resource Manager
Company: VML
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in
an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of
combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse
perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and
Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner
that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology
powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees
across 150 offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture
that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.
Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep
insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data,
production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that
result in revolutionary work. Where you shine This person will
support the VML resource management department in areas such as:
Providing exceptional service as a reinforcement for the main
office receptionist. Aiding in the process of coordinating meetings
and booking conference rooms. Assisting with vendor and purchase
order requests. Processing timesheets and expense reports for some
of VML executive leadership team. Handling and supporting
additional tasks and projects as needed. What your success will
look like Develops relationships with talent at all levels and
works as trusted partner to departmental leadership, making
staffing recommendations based on skillset and career aspirations,
not just availability Maintains knowledge of current and upcoming
projects across the agency, building strong relationships with
client engagement, Operations, Delivery and new business teams Has
a pulse on the overall health and happiness of the department,
ensuring any talent concerns are escalated to leadership through
the appropriate channels Alerts capability leads of any potential
concerns or issues in meeting key client deliverables due to
resourcing and makes recommendations to resolve Leads weekly
resourcing meetings, to ensure talent is properly utilized and
works to resolve any conflicts or balance workloads. When internal
options have been exhausted, identifies needs for freelance talent,
creates the business case to hire and works with TA to secure the
proper temporary support. Partners with operations to review
monthly utilization reports and share insights and action plan with
leadership Works with the Talent Acquisition & Human Resources
teams to on-board department new hires and freelancers Works with
project management functions to ensure internal resourcing
platforms are maintained Overall focus on optimizing talent in
balance with constant changes to organizational priorities
Understands and maintains a knowledge database of team skillsets
and career ambitions to be able to properly assign resources and
retain top talent Is actively working to maintain a balance between
agency margin goals, employees ability to do their best work all
while being a profitable organization Actively work with department
leads and HR to ensure mobility of talent within the agency and
network Proactively strategize department staffing needs,
identifying peaks/valleys, core competency gaps/redundancies based
on client forecasts and trends Continuously strategizes new ideas
for process improvements and better ways to foster a connected and
inclusive creative department culture Who you are and what you
bring 3 years of resource management experience in
advertising/marketing industry Firm grasp of the processes within
an agency environment and a love of creating order in the chaos
Deep understanding of the functional skills and responsibilities of
various departmental roles Excellent interpersonal communication
skills with the ability to motivate and influence across all levels
of seniority Comfortable working in an environment of constant
change and doing so with a positive attitude Proactive and
confident in prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced
environment The base salary range for this position at the time of
this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies
based on job-related factors, including location, business needs,
level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a
competitive benefits package $60,000-$140,000 USD We believe the
best work happens when were together, fostering creativity,
collaboration, and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid
approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week.
If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this
with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an
equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all
positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We
are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone
feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in
their careers.
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