Edmund Schnabel
Apex,NC
Summary
Seasoned Director with extensive expertise in network connectivity portfolio delivery. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to implement and manage large-scale network projects. Skilled in strategic planning, vendor management, and process optimization, with a focus on enhancing network performance and reliability. Adept at budgeting and resource allocation, driving innovations to meet evolving business needs while ensuring seamless connectivity and operational efficiency.
Resourceful Project Manager with 16 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/HR Professional- Engineering
Frontwell Solutions
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Led strategic oversight and successful execution of HR strategy, while providing HR support to the US Region.
- Provided analytical data on current and future state of benefits package resulting in an 18% annual savings.
- Project Oversight: Manage end-to-end consulting projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget constraints, superior quality, and unparalleled customer satisfaction.
- Budget Management: Effectively manage project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring optimal resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with our dedicated team in the US, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Champion the needs of the project team while understanding and meeting customer expectations.
- Advocacy: Act as a strong advocate for both the project team and the customer, ensuring that communication channels remain open and issues are addressed promptly. Strive to exceed customer expectations in every project.
Director- Network Connectivity Portfolio Delivery
GSK
Apex
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Led strategic oversight and successful execution of a $500M+ network connectivity portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of key infrastructure projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and C-suite executives to align portfolio initiatives with organizational goals, driving network modernization efforts.
- Spearheaded optimization of network delivery processes, resulting in a 20% improvement in project timelines and reduced operational costs.
- Managed vendor relationships and contract negotiations, securing favorable terms and ensuring high-quality network services delivery
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Director- Engineering
Windstream Communications
Apex
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Spearheaded 3 multi-disciplinary engineering teams, delivering large-scale, high-impact projects within budget and ahead of schedule. Developed and implemented annual long-term strategic roadmaps, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration, enhancing communication between engineering, product, and executive teams to optimize project outcomes.
- Championed the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and best practices, significantly improving system performance, scalability, and security.
- M&A Projects as assigned
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Manager Service Delivery - IT Operations
Siemens Healthineers
Cary
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Oversaw daily IT operations, ensuring efficient delivery of services and adherence to SLAs.
- Led a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and performance management to achieve operational excellence.
- Implemented process improvements and automation initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in service efficiency.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and ensure seamless service integration.
Senior Manager - Cisco Cloud Services
Cisco
Morrisville
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Directed cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and optimize Cisco cloud-based solutions for enterprise clients, improving system performance and scalability by 25%.
- Managed multimillion-dollar cloud migration projects, ensuring on-time delivery and achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs.
- Spearheaded the development of strategic cloud service roadmaps, aligning business objectives with evolving technology trends to enhance service offerings.
- Established cloud governance frameworks, improving compliance and security postures while reducing downtime by 30%.
Senior Director - IT Operations
Integra
Vancouver
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Spearheaded IT infrastructure transformation initiatives, resulting in 30% cost reduction and 50% increase in operational efficiency.
- Directed cross-functional teams of over 100 professionals, driving cloud migration projects and enterprise-wide systems integration.
- Established and executed IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Led disaster recovery and business continuity planning, minimizing system downtime and ensuring 99.9% service availability.
- M&A Projects as assigned
Senior Change Manager
ServiceNow
Kirkland
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Orchestrated cross-functional teams to implement organizational change initiatives, enhancing employee engagement and reducing resistance by 30% through targeted communication strategies.
- Formulated and executed comprehensive change management plans for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and achieving a 95% project success rate.
- Conducted change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis, facilitating workshops that improved stakeholder buy-in and support for new processes.
- Established metrics and KPIs to measure change adoption and effectiveness, resulting in a 25% increase in overall process efficiency within the first six months post-implementation.
Senior Manager - Network Deployment
Amazon-AWS Internet Services
Seattle
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Led cross-functional teams in the successful deployment of large-scale network infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for network expansion, optimizing resource allocation and improving operational efficiency by 25%.
- Collaborated with vendors and stakeholders to negotiate contracts and manage procurement processes, reducing costs by 15% while maintaining service quality.
- Established and monitored KPIs to track project performance and network reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced customer satisfaction.
Program Manager
Microsoft
Redmond
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Coordinated the development and execution of strategic project plans, including risk management and resource allocation, for high-impact initiatives.
- Drove process improvements that increased project delivery speed by 25% and reduced costs by 15%.
- Cultivated stakeholder relationships and communicated project progress, issues, and resolutions effectively to senior executives.
- Implemented process improvements and automation initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in service efficiency.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and ensure seamless service integration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Studies
UND
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Product Strategy
- Project Execution
- Vendor Management
- Process Optimization
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Certification
- PMP
- ITIL Foundations v.3
- AGILE
- CCNA
- MCSE
Timeline
Project Manager/HR Professional- Engineering
Frontwell Solutions
04.2025 - 04.2026
Director- Network Connectivity Portfolio Delivery
GSK
08.2022 - 11.2023
Director- Engineering
Windstream Communications
03.2020 - 07.2021
Manager Service Delivery - IT Operations
Siemens Healthineers
01.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Manager - Cisco Cloud Services
Cisco
03.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Director - IT Operations
Integra
04.2013 - 03.2015
Senior Change Manager
ServiceNow
11.2012 - 03.2013
Senior Manager - Network Deployment
Amazon-AWS Internet Services
11.2010 - 06.2012
Program Manager
Microsoft
07.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Studies
UND
Websites
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edschnabel/