Technology Resource Planning Analyst

Technology Resource Planning Analyst page is loaded Technology Resource Planning Analystlocations: Manchesterposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-06973Join a forward-thinking IT organisation where Technology, Data, and Product come together to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. We're looking for a Technology Resource Planning Analyst to play a key role in aligning technical resource capacity with project demand across our delivery portfolio. What You'll Do Lead forecasting and planning of technical resource demand across multiple IT projects and programmes. Analyse data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for optimisation. Manage and enhance resource planning and time recording tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure resource needs are captured and aligned with delivery priorities. Produce insightful reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders. Support recruitment and onboarding of technical resources. What You'll Bring Proven experience in IT resource planning, capacity management, or project coordination. Strong analytical skills and confidence working with complex data sets. Proficiency in resource planning tools (e.g. Planview, Tempus) and Excel modelling. Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. What We Offer A people-first culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Exposure to enterprise-level transformation programmes. A supportive environment where your insights help shape strategic decisions. Commitment to equity and belonging-your voice matters here.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. If you're passionate about resource planning and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.