{"id":1139810,"url":"https://alion.io/job/snapsoft-allocation-manager","title":"Allocation Manager","company":{"id":684868,"name":"SnapSoft","domain":"snapsoft.io","url":"https://alion.io/company/snapsoft-2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Recruitee","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Budapest, Hungary"],"countries":["HU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":35000,"max_usd":89000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1686},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"Slack","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T09:00:53Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T23:49:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"SnapSoft is a leading AWS (Amazon Web Services) Premier Tier Partner specializing in cloud migrations, Generative AI (GenAI), DevOps, and application development. We help startups, SMEs, and enterprises drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance security. Using our expertise, we seamlessly implement AI solutions, assist with migrations to AWS, and optimize DevOps process velocity. Our experienced team holds renowned AWS certifications, including the AWS Generative AI Competency, the Migration Acceleration Program, and the DevOps Competency. Through our scalable and secure applications, we are shaping the future of innovative technologies.\nWeare looking for an experienced Allocation Manager to own resource allocation and staffing across a fast-moving portfolio of 50+ concurrent IT projects. This role sits at the intersection of allocation/ resource management and vendor/subcontractor management, working closely with Service Lines, Project Managers, and the Sales team to make sure every project is staffed with the right people at the right time.\nYou'll be comfortable managing allocation, and you'll bring the judgment to balance internal capacity against subcontractor support when needed.\nResponsibilities\nAllocation Management\nOwn the end-to-end allocation and vendor management process on a continuous basis.\n\nManage allocation across the project portfolio.\n\nHandle incoming staffing requests from the sales pipeline.\n\nCoordinate with Service Lines to determine whether internal (employee) capacity is available or whether a subcontractor is needed.\n\nWhere subcontractor support is required, align with the Vendor Manager on the specific need and help source the right subcontractor.\n\nPrepare and present allocation proposals to Service Lines, covering both engineering and PM staffing.\n\nKeep Sales stakeholders continuously updated on staffing status, progress, and challenges - expectation management and transparency are key.\n\nWork closely with Project Managers to precisely determine resource needs and resolve issues arising during allocation.\n\nTrack potential upcoming project opportunities so allocation decisions can be made quickly and with proper preparation.\n\nKeep allocation-related documentation up to date to support leadership decision-making.\n\nAlign resource distribution with financial goals and cost plans.\n\nVendor & Subcontractor Management (supporting / backup capacity)\nBring familiarity with, or openness to vendor management: sourcing and interviewing new subcontractor partners, managing hour-rate targets, and negotiating volume.\n\nBe ready to support vendor management responsibilities as a backup when needed.\n\nWork with the Vendor Manager to help maintain active subcontractor relationships, so they can be integrated quickly and effectively into project plans when needed.\n\nCollaborate with other teams to help identify future workforce needs arising from new business opportunities.\n\nProcess & Reporting\nMonitor margin targets as part of core allocation responsibilities.\n\nSupport the rollout of our new PSA (Professional Services Automation) tool, replacing our current mix of tools.\n\nIdentify and help plan for missing processes, and continuously help optimize existing resource-allocation and project-execution processes.\n\nTrack key performance indicators (KPIs) related to resource utilization and project execution; prepare and present regular allocation reports to leadership, including project-closing reports.\n\nHelp ensure client satisfaction through on-time project kickoffs and efficient resource management, and collaborate with the PMO on client complaints or feedback related to resource allocation.\n\nParticipate in long-term strategic workforce planning, forecasting future resource needs based on business growth and market trends; prepare resource forecasts and proactively flag potential shortages or surpluses.\n\nHelp manage resource conflicts between projects or organizational units, to support optimal resource utilization at the whole-organization level.\n\nContinuously identify opportunities to improve and streamline allocation, tracking and reporting processes.\n\nRequirements\nWhat You Bring\nMinimum 5 years of overall experience, including at least 2-3 years specifically in an Allocation Manager / Resource Manager role within IT staffing.\n\nExperience in IT project environments, ideally with exposure to managing allocation across many smaller, shorter-duration projects rather than a handful of large, long-running ones.\n\nStrong conflict-resolution skills - you'll regularly navigate overlapping project timelines and high-priority projects that need to kick off on short notice.\n\nGood relationship-building and negotiation skills\n\nData- and KPI-driven thinking, and comfort with reporting to leadership.\n\nFluency in English.\n\nComfortable working with tools like Excel, Coda, Jira, and Slack, and excited to help shape and scale processes as we roll out a new PSA platform.\n\nNice to have\nBackground at an IT services / project-based company with similar allocation challenges\n\nVendor/subcontractor management experience is a strong plus\n\nWhat we offer\nWe believe that exceptional people deserve exceptional recognition:\nA company culture based on autonomy and accountability\n\nFlexible working hours\n\nCool office with great location in Budapest, nearby Deak Ferenc Square / Astoria\n\nMacbook in order to be the most efficient in your daily tasks\n\nCompany-sponsored technical trainings\n\nCompany-sponsored trips to relevant, professional conferences\n\nMedicare\n\nAYCM SportPass contribution, yoga at the office, SnapSoft football\n\nCocktail party, team buildings, SnapSoft library.\n\nDo you see yourself in this role? 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