Director, Resource Management

Director, Resource Management Target start date: October 2026 ABOUT ORCHESTRA Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today's complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com. People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. Position Summary Orchestra is seeking a strategic and influential Director, Resource Management to build and lead a newly created enterprise resource management function across the organization. Partnering closely with HR, Finance, Operations, and Vertical Leaders, this role will establish a more integrated, data-driven approach to workforce planning, talent deployment, and capacity management. The Director will help ensure Orchestra has the right mix of talent, skills, and resources to support client work, new business opportunities, and long-term growth. Success in this role requires experience building new capabilities within complex, matrixed organizations, along with the executive presence and influence needed to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Build and Scale the Resource Management Function • Establish and evolve resource management as a strategic capability across the organization. • Develop scalable processes, governance, and best practices that support agency growth. • Drive adoption, change management, and continuous improvement across teams and stakeholders. Workforce Planning & Talent Deployment • Partner with HR, Finance, and Vertical Leaders to forecast staffing needs and align talent supply with client demand and business priorities. • Optimize the mix of full-time, freelance, and contract talent to balance flexibility, utilization, and profitability. • Identify capability gaps and provide recommendations related to hiring, redeployment, and skill development. • Facilitate cross-functional staffing decisions and serve as an escalation point for complex resource challenges. Leadership Partnership & Business Performance • Serve as a trusted advisor to agency leaders on workforce planning and capacity decisions. • Conduct regular utilization and forecasting reviews with leadership and finance partners. • Support new business opportunities and evolving client needs through effective staffing strategies. • Help create high-performing, cross-functional teams that deliver strong client outcomes. Analytics & Operational Excellence • Develop reporting and insights related to utilization, forecasting, workload distribution, and capacity management. • Establish governance and data standards for resource management systems, including Kantata. • Evaluate existing processes and drive improvements that enhance efficiency, t