Resource Specialist/Manager

At Highwire, the right people, in the right roles, at the right time, make all the difference, so they are looking for a Resource Specialist/Manager to bring that philosophy to life—someone who thrives on matching talent to opportunity and making order out of complexity. In this role, you’ll lead staffing operations across their agency, owning everything from capacity and utilization planning to Kantata system leadership. You’ll be a critical partner to client leads, finance, recruiting, and the People Team—ensuring they’re deploying their talent effectively, equitably, and with intention. The Resource Specialist/Manager will lead staffing operations across all departments, ensuring the right mix of talent is aligned to client needs, team goals, and agency priorities. The role includes monitoring capacity, utilization, and billability across teams and individuals, using data to identify risks, inform hiring needs, and optimize workloads. This person will also own Kantata (formerly Mavenlink) as the agency lead—configuring, reporting, and continuously improving how they use the tool to drive clarity and agility.