Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Senior Manager, SEA Staffing di Robert Walters - Maukerja

Keywords: collaborative leadership, professional development, resource management, consulting talent deployment, regional teamwork, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, coaching and mentoring, strategic staffing decisions, inclusive workplace

A leading global business consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager, SEA Staffing to serve as the functional lead for staffing across six offices in the Southeast Asia cluster. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the professional growth and development of consulting talent, balancing client needs with business priorities while ensuring the overall health and effectiveness of the regional staffing model. You will act as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, drive high-quality resource decisions, and foster a supportive environment for both consultants and junior team members. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to measurable client results, its inclusive culture, and its dedication to nurturing talent at every level. Flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and extensive training programmes are just some of the benefits that make this an exceptional place to advance your career.

• You will be empowered to influence strategic staffing decisions across multiple offices, directly impacting the professional development of consulting teams and supporting their growth within a globally respected organisation.
• You will join a collaborative network where your interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships are valued, enabling you to work closely with senior leaders and contribute meaningfully to organisational success.

What you'll do:

As Senior Manager, SEA Staffing, you will play a central role in shaping how consulting talent is deployed throughout the region. Your day-to-day activities will involve partnering closely with senior leaders to understand their evolving needs, developing creative solutions for resource allocation, and ensuring that both business objectives and individual professional development goals are met. You will oversee programme management for senior consultant staffing while supporting other classes as needed. By maintaining a forward-looking view on staff balance and capacity, you will proactively identify gaps in resources and collaborate with recruiting teams to address them. Your commitment to continuous improvement will drive enhancements in processes and tools used by the staffing function. Coaching junior team members will be integral to your role; you will nurture their judgement while empowering them with greater responsibility. Acting as a trusted advisor for partners and leadership teams means you will help navigate complex priorities so that resources are allocated effectively. Success in this position requires strong collaboration skills, empathy for individual growth needs, attention to detail in managing confidential information, and an unwavering focus on supporting both people development and business outcomes.

• Lead programme management for senior consultant staffing across Southeast Asia, ensuring well-balanced case teams and effective deployment of experienced consulting talent.
• Partner with senior leadership and case managers to understand evolving resourcing needs, assess options, and develop creative solutions using regional resources and other available channels.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to office heads and staffing leadership, providing leverage on key priorities, contributing to staffing strategy, and supporting decision-making through thoughtful analysis and recommendations.
• Work closely with professional development teams to ensure individual growth needs are considered alongside business requirements as a key input into staffing decisions.
• Drive optimal levels of billed utilisation across the consulting population by balancing business demands with opportunities that support continued professional growth.
• Maintain a forward-looking perspective on staff balance, capacity, and resource pyramid across the region; identify emerging gaps and interface with recruiting targets, programme approvals, and leave requests.
• Champion continuous improvement in daily staffing operations by identifying practical ways to strengthen processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior staffing team members by building their judgement and enabling increasing ownership of responsibilities across classes and portfolios.
• Act as a sounding board for partners and consulting leadership by constructively pressure-testing resourcing requests on behalf of the office overall.
• Help navigate competing priorities to ensure resources are deployed against identified efforts while maintaining alignment with organisational goals.

What you bring:

Your proven track record in resource management within professional services or similar environments positions you perfectly for this Senior Manager, SEA Staffing role. You bring exceptional communication abilities that allow you to connect with stakeholders at all levels-ensuring clarity when conveying complex information or influencing outcomes. Your capacity for building trusted relationships fosters collaboration across offices while supporting both business objectives and individual growth needs. Process management expertise enables you to handle urgent demands without losing sight of important long-term goals. Discretion is second nature; you manage sensitive information responsibly while maintaining professionalism at all times. Organisational skills underpin your approach-attention to detail ensures nothing slips through the cracks even when balancing multiple priorities. Flexibility is key: you adjust seamlessly as business requirements evolve. Your experience coaching junior team members demonstrates your commitment to nurturing talent within an inclusive environment. With over ten years' relevant experience-including resource deployment or talent strategy-you are ready for either Senior Manager or Director appointment based on your breadth of knowledge.

• A deep understanding of business operations within professional services or similarly people-intensive environments is essential for making informed resource management decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enable you to convey complex information clearly while persuading diverse audiences at all levels of seniority.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships across multiple stakeholder groups ensures effective collaboration throughout the region.
• Demonstrated experience in process or project management allows you to balance urgent demands with longer-term priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• High levels of discretion and maturity are required for managing highly confidential data sensitively.
• Strong organisational skills paired with meticulous attention to detail support your ability to follow through on commitments while juggling competing priorities.
• Flexibility in adjusting priorities enables you to meet evolving business demands while maintaining availability for team needs.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing full-time team members helps build capability within the group while striking an appropriate balance between guidance and autonomy.
• At least ten years' relevant experience in staffing/resource management within professional services or related fields is preferred; experience in resource deployment or talent strategy is also valuable.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world's most respected global consulting firms-with a reputation built on delivering measurable results that matter most: client financial outcomes. Its inclusive culture values collaboration above all else; employees are encouraged to share ideas openly while benefiting from supportive leadership committed to personal growth. The company's dedication to nurturing talent means every employee has access not only to challenging assignments but also meaningful mentorship from knowledgeable colleagues who genuinely care about each other's success. Whether it's fostering communal connections or championing diversity among under-represented groups-the organisation creates an environment where everyone feels welcome-and where your contributions truly make a difference.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career further by joining an organisation that values collaboration, professional development, and impactful resource management-this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd

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