As a RM, PMO, I can create a resource pool

Resource Managers(RM) and Project Management Office(PMO) can create a new resource pool by clicking the “Add Resource Pool” button. A resource pool can be deleted by clicking the “BU Settings” icon [⚙️]. Team Members belonging to a deleted resource pool can be assigned to another one.

After creating a new resource pool, the team member list is empty. Resource Managers (RM) can add team members to a resource pool.

Resource Managers(RM) and also PMO, can set enterprise environmental factors affecting all team members belonging to the resource pool at RESOURCE POOL SETTINGS :

• Consumer Business Units: Select which BUs this resource pool is serving team members to, so that projects of these BUs can assign team members from this resource pool.
• Contractors: Reuse or create contractors providing team members to this resource pool.
• Job Categories: Reuse or create job categories for team members in this resource pool.
• Skills: Reuse or create job skills for team members in this resource pool.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can Resource Managers or PMO create a resource pool?

Click the “Add Resource Pool” button to create a new pool. It can later be deleted from “BU Settings” [⚙️], and team members can be reassigned if needed.

What settings can be configured in a resource pool?

RM and PMO can configure consumer BUs, contractors, job categories, and job skills for all team members belonging to the pool.

What happens after creating a resource pool?

The team member list starts empty. RM can add members to the pool.