A method for managing computing resources includes generating a first workload metadata for a first workload, generating a second workload metadata for a second workload, and comparing the first workload and the second workload metadata against resource metadata. The method includes, based upon the comparison of workload metadata against resource metadata, identifying a potential conflict in resource requirements between the first workload and the computing resources available to the processing entity, and assigning the second workload for execution by one of the processing entities. The metadata characterize computing resources required by the associated workload. The first workload metadata is initially prioritized over the second workload metadata. The workloads are to be executed by processing entities. The resource metadata is available to the processing entities. The potential conflict in resource requirements does not exist between the resource requirements of the second workload and the computing resources of the processing entity.