Sr. Resource Coordinator

Black Box Corp

  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role serves as a central connector between operations, sales, and project delivery, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time-while anticipating what's coming next. Incorporate demand signals from multiple sources, including: Salesforce pipeline and upcoming sales opportunities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlano, TX

    Description

    Key Responsibilities

    Workforce Planning & Forecasting

    • Develop and maintain short- and long-term workforce plans across multiple accounts

    • Forecast headcount requirements based on:

    • Historical demand trends

    • Current workload (break-fix tickets, work orders)

    • Pipeline opportunities and anticipated business growth

    • Monitor capacity vs. demand and recommend staffing adjustments

    Multi-Account Resource Management

    • Coordinate workforce allocation across multiple client accounts
    • Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet SLA and operational targets
    • Prioritize and shift resources dynamically based on workload fluctuations

    Operational Workload Management

    • Analyze and manage staffing needs across:

    • Break-fix ticket volumes

    • Work orders and scheduled work

    • Reactive vs. planned service demands

    • Identify trends, risks, and gaps in coverage

    Project & Program Support

    • Partner with Project Managers to:

    • Plan staffing for large-scale or complex initiatives

    • Ensure workforce readiness and ramp-up timing

    • Support project execution with appropriate resource allocation

    • Track project-based resource utilization and performance

    Demand Intake & Opportunity Planning

    • Incorporate demand signals from multiple sources, including:

    • Salesforce pipeline and upcoming sales opportunities

    • Local market intelligence (business relationships, email requests, informal channels)

    • Translate pipeline data into actionable workforce plans

    • Collaborate with Sales and Account teams on upcoming deals and staffing implications

    Qualifications

    Required

    • 3-5+ years of experience in workforce planning, operations planning, or resource management
    • Experience managing staffing across multiple accounts or business units
    • Strong analytical and forecasting skills
    • Proficiency in Excel (modeling, forecasting, data analysis)
    • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Preferred

    • Experience working with:

    • Ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow or similar)

    • CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

    • Background in operations, field services, or technical service environments

    • Experience supporting project-based staffing models

    Key Competencies

    • Strategic planning and foresight
    • Data-driven decision making
    • Cross-functional collaboration
    • Problem solving and adaptability
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management

    Success Measures

    • Accurate workforce forecasts (short- and long-term)
    • SLA adherence and operational performance
    • Effective staffing of projects and accounts
    • Minimal capacity gaps or overstaffing
    • Proactive identification of staffing risks and opportunities

    Summary

    This role serves as a central connector between operations, sales, and project delivery, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time-while anticipating what's coming next.