A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.Amplify is seeking a dedicated staffing Resource Manager to oversee and coordinate a diverse portfolio of software development projects within the Business Systems team. The ideal candidate will fulfill a hybrid strategic and operational role that acts as a bridge across product, engineering, and program functions, with a strong focus on capacity planning, prioritization, and cross-team coordination. This position requires collaboration with leadership teams to optimize resource capacity and ensure the successful execution of IT initiatives. The IT Resource Manager will play a critical role in enhancing our IT Governance meetings and managing resource allocation across various technology projects. This position requires collaboration with leadership teams to optimize resource capacity and ensure the successful execution of IT initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities:- Maintain and accurately enter staff allocations in the resource management tool. Utilizing staffing plans and other inputs from project managers, product owners, and development leads to ensure the data remains current.
- Implement standardized resource management best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Evaluate project timelines, budgets and resource constraints to ensure the efficient allocation of resources.
- Support the initial project resource estimation process by collaborating with product owners, development leads, and IT leadership.
- Analyze resourcing data to identify trends, capacity gaps/overallocation, and opportunities for optimization.
- Create and provide resourcing data to inform allocation review and project status meetings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to resolve resource-related conflicts, negotiate resource sharing, and balance competing priorities.
- Serve as the IT Governance board administrator, including scheduling meetings, preparing detailed agendas with clear ownership, and assisting in the creation of informational presentations for meetings, incorporating input from the IT Governance leadership team.
- Review technology management board roadmaps to determine future resourcing needs.
- Evaluate and continuously improve resource management processes and systems.
- Train team members on best resource management practices.
Required Qualifications: - 2-3 years of experience in resource management, project management, or operations, specializing in resource allocation across multiple departments utilizing a variety of roles.
- Strong understanding of resource planning, allocation and optimization principles and methodologies.
- Ability to analyze data to forecast resource needs and availability, and to optimize resource allocation and utilization.
- Proficiency in using resource management software and tools to track, analyse and report on resource utilization.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess resource demands and optimize resource allocation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resourcing multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
- A detail-oriented mindset to maintain accurate resource records and documentation.
- A strategic perspective, with the ability to think proactively and implement resource management strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Willingness to adapt to changing project needs, organizational priorities, and resource challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience managing high-value and complex resources in and education technology and publishing industry.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
- Experience in managing remote or geographically dispersed teams.
What we offer:Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $105,000 - $110,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email ...@amplify.com.. If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.Amplify is an E-Verify participant.