Bill Schmid Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

Lead a team of senior enterprise project managers responsible for driving the execution of strategic, transformational projects & programs. PMO office budget exceeds $90M annually, greater than $500M in technology deployments with VP sponsorship and C-Level visibility.• Executed ahead of plan a nationwide, network modernization program that commercially launched next generation 5G services. Program spanned 25 switching centers, 1,300 cell sites & within the $389M budget.• Delivered 8% annual productivity improvement & 10% reduction in standard delivery intervals across a project portfolio ranging from compliance, engineering trials, technology evolution, sales and business initiatives.• Implemented a rigorous set of continuous improvements; launched a PMO tool platform, standardized executive status reporting, centralized change control process, established Key Performance Indicators and integrated Waterfall & Agile methodologies on cross functional programs.• Created & maintain forward looking project portfolio and roadmap, including prioritization methodology, staffing projections and budget forecasts.• Transformed engineering project team with low morale & high attrition to cohesive, high performing team and achieved a 40% improvement in employee satisfaction scores.

Naperville, Illinois

Led a global team of 70+ associates comprised of directors, technical managers, project managers and engineers to provide network design, integration and consultation services for Telcom services providers across the U.S. and Canada. Deployed $1.1 billion annually in wireless network hardware and software.Overview: Delivered over $50M in new revenue and boosted profit margin from 10% to 45% by reengineering processes, establishing remote capability, and implementing rigorous training.• Built new team from the ground up to manage multi-year, multibillion-dollar contract for the world’s first commercial nationwide LTE 4G wireless network.• Achieved 99% on time delivery performance and earned best-in-class rating from customers facilitating associate professional development and continual process improvements. • Grew revenue 50% over 2-year period and doubled the customer base by developing innovative new products and services to address customer needs.

Naperville, Illinois

Appointed to develop strategy and plan to transition from 3G to 4G and prepare for commercial roll-out. Led team of 5 and worked closely with sales, business development, training, product development and R&D.Overview: Led successful transition of a cross-functional services delivery organization with 1,700 employees and the successful deployment of a new generation of wireless technology.• Ensured a phase one ‘take rate’ of 100% by working with sales and business development to prepare comprehensive services portfolio and pricing strategy along with all sales collateral.• Worked with training team to develop highly effective training program for 1,600 affected employees; leveraged instructor-led, web-based, self-paced and virtual learning. • Devised innovative technology trial plan that utilized resources from across the organization.

Lisle, Illinois

Promoted to lead newly established professional services business to build, grow and update wireless networks across the U.S. telecommunications industry. Led a team of 7 technical managers and 150 engineers. Responsible for an annual budget of $40M.• Led transformation of quality management system to achieve TL9000 certification; established project team, created plan, and developed all documentation. Received certification in 18 months.• Drove average annual sales growth of 20% for wireless integration services by developing strong services portfolio and providing technical assistance to sales team.• Improved on-time delivery from 85% to 98% by establishing formal project tracking system; boosted productivity 15% through reorganization and process automation.

Lisle, Illinois

Built and led team of 20+ engineers located across the US. Provided network design, integration, performance and consultation services for new wireless telecommunications.• Led 15-month project to build a nationwide wireless network for a major Indian telecommunications customer. Recruited team and worked with HR to design and set up rotational relocation program. • Deployed next generation wireless data technology for Verizon Wireless across 26 cities; delivered on schedule and with top-notch performance, earning prestigious Bell Labs President’s Award. • Assumed additional responsibility as Quality Manager leading the organization to ISO 9000 certification.• Repaired damaged relationship with company’s largest account by implementing new approach to operating and engineering the customer’s network; boosted sales to this customer 20% as a result.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

• Repaired damaged relationship with company’s largest account by implementing new approach to operating and engineering the customer’s network; boosted sales to this customer 20% as a result.• Led 12-month ISO process that resulted in a successful 3rd party audit and certification.• Improved team productivity 30%, and improved staff morale, by transforming the organizational culture.

Montgomery, Illinois

• Lead engineer, successfully executed a multi-year, multi-million dollar manufacturing process conversion to a highly efficient, environmentally friendly production line.• Led the engineering, installation and implementation of 3 large CapEx projects that enabled the plant to produce next generation electronic circuit boards.• Implemented Just-In-Time production methodology, inventory consignment and staff training increasing our inventory turn over rate by 80% and 15% reduction in material costs.

Mba

Marketing

B.S. Chem Eng, Engineering, Math, Chemistry