As the requirements of IT engineering projects become more multifaceted and complex, the need for expert temporary or project-based staffing also increases. Unfortunately, for project managers in charge of IT staffing, this frequently collides with the global skills shortage for many IT positions, making it difficult to fill key positions within their projects. Even when talent can be found, due to the demanding timescales and technical capabilities required by many IT engineering projects, sourcing candidates, screening resumes and salaries, and onboarding new hires can be extremely taxing on project resources.
Strategic, project-based talent acquisition provides a dynamic and flexible solution to these issues, allowing a more focused and outcome-oriented approach to finding and hiring the right individuals for the role than through a traditional recruitment strategy.
By partnering with a talent acquisition provider such as Orion US, you’ll gain access to the right professionals for your IT project at the right time, helping facilitate higher-quality outcomes and reducing operational risk.
Why Work With A Project Staffing Solutions Provider?
- Project-based staffing: Outsourced talent acquisition facilitates better access to skilled IT professionals, who can be bought in for specific engineering projects or limited-term contracts. This helps project managers source global talent without committing to full-time positions. It helps avoid permanent staff relocations and reduces the need to invest in upskilling and development for local staff. Staff brought in for a specific engineering project will already be specialists in a particular field, with all the technical skills required to deliver new ideas, best practices, and insights to the project team without lengthy onboarding.
- Addressing spikes in demand: IT engineering projects that scale quickly or experience sudden spikes in demand require a flexible approach to staffing. Strategic talent acquisition allows you to respond dynamically to any demand fluctuations with agility and efficiency. With access to a vast network of IT professionals worldwide, your talent acquisition partner can source, vet, and place the right professionals quickly in response to needs as they emerge.
- Quality assurance: A project staffing solutions provider will help you deliver higher quality project outcomes by acquiring accredited professionals with proven track records working on similar projects. IT engineering projects require a range of technical skills and expertise, and they will still need hires to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage risks, work collaboratively from day one with people they may not already know, and solve problems without direct supervision – the so-called soft skills that are essential to the successful execution of any project. A talent acquisition service provider will have expertise in finding, evaluating, and recruiting quality individuals with this golden blend of hard and soft skills to ensure the success of your project.
- Efficiency: Utilizing a talent acquisition service optimizes your project resources by accelerating the hiring process and reducing the downtime associated with vacant positions in critical IT engineering roles. With a pre-vetted talent pool in place specific to the needs of your sector, the hiring process can be completed more quickly and efficiently.
- Versatility: IT projects often require specific skill sets on a flexible basis, so a tailored talent acquisition solution allows you to flexibly source and shift when and where you need a specific talent, such as data analytics, cyber security and structured cabling. This gives you the flexibility to bring in new talent based on your project requirements and then release them back to the agency at the project’s conclusion.
- Risk mitigation: Hiring the right talent reduces the project risks associated with a lack of expertise, soft skills, or inadequate resources. IT engineering projects that take on engineers without the requisite skills or knowledge can experience frustrating project delays, scope creep, and friction within the team. An experienced talent acquisition partner will consider these risks when sourcing professionals for your project, saving your business time and money and reducing operational risk.
Global IT Talent Acquisition Solutions From Orion US
Orion US specializes in project-based skill requirements utilizing temporary or contracted talent typically for 6 – 12-month contracts.
To ensure you acquire the best talent for your IT projects, please contact the experienced team at Orion US today by clicking here.
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