Chad Schmitt

Accomplished Senior Project Manager and Product Owner with extensive experience leading complex IT and business projects across technology, oil & gas, logistics, and financial services sectors. Proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions, including system migrations and cloud platform optimizations, resulting in substantial efficiency gains and cost reductions. Proficient in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on building and guiding cross-functional teams to streamline operations and elevate user experiences. Adept at aligning project objectives with broader business strategies, proactively mitigating risks, and fostering continuous improvement. Recognized for driving operational efficiencies of up to 20% through creative problem-solving and implementing data-driven solutions.

Experienced Senior Project Manager and Product Owner with over 10 years of leadership in directing complex IT projects across diverse industries including technology, oil & gas, logistics, and financial services. Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, cloud migrations, and system optimizations, delivering high-impact solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, aligning project objectives with business goals, and mitigating risks to ensure project success.

Notable accomplishments include leading the migration of a bid tracking system to Azure, resulting in a 25% reduction in deployment time and a 15% improvement in success rates. Managed international teams at Ticketmaster and FedEx, achieving a 40% increase in data retrieval efficiency and a 50% reduction in maintenance costs. Additionally, I’ve driven business process improvements and cost savings through the strategic implementation of Agile frameworks at companies such as USAA, Bank of America, and Shell.

Experienced in working with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps, and proficient in both Waterfall and Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Certified PMP, Scrum Master, and Product Manager, with a strong track record in managing large budgets and achieving project objectives while maintaining high levels of collaboration and team performance.

• Post Graduate Program (PDP) in Data Science & Business Analytics – The University of Texas, Austin
• Master of Commerce (M. Com) in Business Economics – University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
• Bachelor of Commerce with Honors (B. Com Hons) in Finance – University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
• Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) in Accounting, Finance, and Law – University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa