Workforce Planning Manager

Workforce Planning Manager Location: Houston, TX Description: We are seeking a Workforce Planning Leader who thrives in dynamic environments and excels in guiding teams through transformational change and innovative experimentation. This leadership role focuses on change management and talent development for the team who is responsible for staffing and mobilizing field operations. This team supports heavy industrial and turnaround construction services projects. If you are passionate about mentoring teams to embrace new ways of working, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving transformational strategies through data and analytics this role may be for you. Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of Staffing Coordinators to apply Principle Based Management philosophy Lead, mentor, and coach your team through ongoing transformation Encourage experimentation and learning to enhance workforce planning and mobilization effectiveness for field operations Collaborate closely with Project Management and Operation leaders to forecast workforce needs, and adjust resource allocation dynamically Develop specific milestones and measures (including items such as project kickoff, scope expansion, contingency planning, etc) and ensure goals are met Champion the use of analytics to trial new approaches in resource optimization, cost efficiency, and crew utilization Drive continuous improvement in dispatching processes and technologies Manage expectations proactively and report mobilization status, risks, and mitigation plans Provides senior leadership with reporting on staffing metrics and workforce trends Manage the coordination of apprenticeship and IRA programs, ensuring they evolve alongside workforce strategies Basic Qualifications: Leadership experience in managing and inspiring teams through periods of change and innovation Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and fostering collaboration across divisions Experience using data and analytics to identify gaps and drive process improvements Preferred: Experience in workforce planning, staffing, or recruiting with a track record of implementing new ideas and processes Previous experience applying Principle Based Management (for internal posting only) Demonstrated success in mobilizing a high-volume industrial workforce Familiarity with apprenticeship, IRA and/or qualification programs Experience handling employee relations