DAVID HOCHMUTH
Poynette,WI
Summary
Results-driven Manager of Technical Project Operations with over five years of experience leading high-impact technical installations in retail and shared services. Adept at managing complex projects, leveraging AI-driven solutions, and driving teams to exceed performance targets. Proven ability to deliver multi-million-dollar projects on time and above margin goals. Seeking a leadership role to drive strategic project success with balanced operational support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Technical Projects - Operations
Spencer Technologies
03.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of four to deliver technical installations across retail accounts, streamlining technician dispatching, parts procurement, and customer-facing dashboards through automation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Spearheaded Fabletics RFID system installation across 205 stores, each with a $10,000 budget, completed in six months with a 40% contribution margin, exceeding company targets and achieving high customer satisfaction.
- Managed multi-million-dollar Public Storage account, overseeing camera system upgrades across numerous locations and ongoing service work, including advanced troubleshooting, point-to-point wireless setups, and remote server configurations, significantly improving account performance after taking over from struggling project managers.
- Leading a $3M rollout for Extra Space Storage across 1,500 locations, coordinating technical installations within an 18-month timeline.
- Handled additional accounts, including Alsco Uniforms, new Fabletics store openings (wireless, cameras, RFID, registers, pin pads), Staples, Lululemon rollouts, UnderArmour, and more.
- Coordinated dispatching technicians, ordering parts, customer communications, dashboards, automation, and collaboration with staging and production teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Promoted from Project Manager to Technical Project Manager, then to Manager of Technical Project Operations within three years due to strong performance and leadership.
- Recognized with Employee of the Month award for exceptional performance.
Project Manager
Telaid Industries
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed technical rollouts for Walmart, ensuring timely delivery of large-scale retail projects through effective planning and coordination.
- Promoted from Senior Project Coordinator to Project Manager after six months, due to effective management and organization.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Skills
- Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid methodologies, PMP principles
- AI-driven automations, Smartsheet, D-Tools, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Power Automate, AirTable
- Team management, cross-functional collaboration, advanced troubleshooting
- Ample experience with CCTV systems, A/V applications, home automation, general network administration, retail loss prevention, and access control
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Certified AI Professional
- ACP - Axis Certified professional
Timeline
Manager, Technical Projects - Operations
Spencer Technologies
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Telaid Industries
01.2021 - 03.2022