[Hiring] Resource Manager REMOTE USA

Position: Resource Manager

Date Posted: August 16, 2025

Industry: Cybersecurity / Professional Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 2–4 years Resource Management; Minimum 3 years broad Information Security experience

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Resource Management Certification preferred

Salary: Estimates for that Position

Location: Overland Park, KS, United States REMOTE

Company: Optiv

Description:

Optiv is seeking a Resource Manager to join our Resource Management Office (RMO) team. This is a fully remote position within the continental U.S. Resource Managers play a critical role in supporting Optiv’s professional services organization by planning and allocating staffing resources to ensure high-quality cybersecurity services and solutions. This position requires collaboration, strategic thinking, and a focus on enhancing employee experiences while meeting project and client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and allocate services professionals, including multi-domain and multi-vendor resourcing.
• Collaborate with RMO, PMO, Practice Domains, Delivery teams, and Operations teams.
• Understand resource management best practices, project requirements, employee skillsets, and cost/profit considerations.
• Identify staffing needs, coordinate placement of in-house professionals and third-party contractors across security services.
• Support development and management of the Resource Management capability.
• Facilitate fulfillment of staffing requests and prioritize resource assignments with leadership.
• Maximize utilization and increase visibility of available resources.
• Assess skills and certifications against project pipeline, business needs, and market trends.
• Maintain resource and project data to support decision-making.
• Ensure timely staffing of FTE and third-party resources with Acquisition, Delivery Practices, and vendors.
• Solicit vendor performance feedback and advise Practice Leaders on assignments.
• Review schedules proactively for accuracy and completeness; address gaps in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage resource bookings including future bookings, holidays, and pipeline allocations.
• Ensure billable work is distributed evenly across resources.
• Identify training and development opportunities aligned with skill gaps and project needs.
• Facilitate technical screenings with practice teams, clients, and candidates.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, negotiate rates, and confirm resource availability.
• Support SOW development and escalate potential staffing conflicts or high-risk situations.
• Conduct Resource Staffing & Interlock meetings, prepare materials, and capture follow-ups.

Requirements / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Resource Management Certification preferred.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Willing to travel up to 25% for meetings, career fairs, or recruiting events.
• Experience in professional services organizations, recruiting, and vendor/staffing management.
• Knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, or similar experience.
• Experience tracking candidates in electronic applicant tracking systems.
• Mentoring, coaching, and team leadership experience.

What You Can Expect:

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance and professional training resources.
• Opportunities to tackle complex projects creatively.
• Volunteer opportunities via “Optiv Chips In.”
• Full remote work capability with necessary technology provided.

EEO Statement:
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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