Senior Associate

Role overview

Senior Associate at Ascendion

Bench Management & Deployment

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end bench management for assigned practices/accounts.
• Track availability, skills, readiness, and deployment timelines.
• Drive faster redeployments through proactive talent matching.
• Minimize bench aging and improve utilization metrics.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Partner closely with Practice Leaders, Delivery Heads, and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Act as the single point of contact for resource supply-demand discussions.
• Provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning and hiring needs.
• Reporting & Analytics
• Prepare and publish daily/weekly/monthly bench dashboards and utilization reports.
• Track key KPIs like aging bench, billability, fulfillment TAT, and pipeline readiness.
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership for decision-making.
• Employee Engagement &

Required qualifications

• 4–5 years
• Engage with benched employees through regular check-ins and career discussions.
• Coordinate upskilling, certifications, internal mobility, and learning initiatives.
• Drive engagement activities to maintain morale and productivity during bench periods.
• Process Excellence & Governance
• Ensure compliance with deployment policies and workforce guidelines.
• Improve RMG processes, templates, and reporting standards.
• Support audits and workforce reviews.
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong experience in bench management & workforce planning
• Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, dashboards, MIS reporting
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical ability
• Employee-centric approach with problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 4–5 years of experience in RMG / Workforce / Resource Management roles
• Prior experience working closely with practice leadership or delivery organizations

Employment details

• Location: BLR (3 days work from office) Department: Resource Management / Talent Operations Role Summary The RMG Senior Executive will play a critical role in optimizing resource utilization by managing bench effectively, partnering closely with practice leadership, and ensuring timely deployment of talent.
• This role requires strong stakeholder management, analytical reporting, and employee engagement capabilities to balance business needs with employee experience.
• Location: Bangalore [India]

Additional role details

• Job Title: Senior Executive – Resource Management Group (RMG)