resource-allocator

name	resource-allocator
description	Plan and optimize team/resource allocation across projects with capacity modeling and priority-based assignment
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Bash","Grep"]
effort	high

When to activate

• Planning resource allocation for upcoming quarter
• Resolving resource conflicts across projects
• Modeling capacity for hiring decisions
• Optimizing utilization across teams
• Creating resource heat maps to identify overallocation

When NOT to use

• For individual task assignment
• For project scheduling (use project management tools)
• For budget allocation (use budget-tracker)

Instructions

1. Inventory resources. List all team members with skills, availability (FTE), and current assignments.
2. Catalog projects. Active and planned projects with resource needs, priority, and timeline.
3. Build capacity model. Available hours per person per week × utilization target (80%). Flag anyone over 85%.
4. Match skills to needs. Assign resources based on skill fit, development goals, and availability.
5. Identify gaps. Projects without sufficient resources — recommend hiring, contracting, or re-prioritization.
6. Create allocation plan. Week-by-week view showing each person's project assignments and utilization %.
7. Monitor and rebalance. Bi-weekly review: adjust for project delays, scope changes, and PTO.

Example

Resource Allocation — Q3 2026

Team Member      | Current Util | Projects                    | Risk
Alice (Sr Eng)   | 95%          | Project A (60%), B (35%)     | OVERALLOCATED
Bob (Eng)        | 70%          | Project C (70%)              | Available
Carol (Designer) | 110%         | Project A (50%), D (60%)     | CRITICAL

Action: Move 20% of Carol's Project D work to contractor. Rebalance Alice to 80%.