Michael Tischler
Greater Philadelphia Area
Summary
Professional business leader who combines deep understanding of business operations and commitment toward driving team success and achieving significant results. Renowned for adaptability in dynamic environments and collaborative approach to problem-solving, leveraging keen analytical and decision-making skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Program Management
Fannie Mae
2024 - Current
- Position Overview: Head of PMO and people leader, within a 250 FTE / $95M customer-facing business unit. Charged with guiding strategy, effective execution toward OKRs, employee development, identifying client-focused efficiencies, and achieving resource maximization.
- Lead seven full-time employees (Project Managers, Event Planners, & Administrative Assistants)
- Oversee Project Management Office (PMO) and strategic execution for client-facing business unit
- Drive multi-year Smartsheet software implementation to enhance resourcing and data visibility
- Champion Six Sigma-based process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Direct 30+ annual client and industry events generating $100K+ in revenue
- Transformed administrative support program for 10 VP+ leaders through SLA development
- Influence change through strategy development, thought leadership, and internal consultation
- Organized team rebranding efforts, including guiding roadshows and strategic repositioning
- Manage KPI tracking to improve resource utilization and Voice of Customer (VOC) outcomes
Sr. Consultant, Project Management
Lincoln Financial Group
2022 - 2024
- Position Overview: Director-level project manager and people leader within HR & IT, charged with orchestrating workplace strategies, process development, and corporate project execution.
- Program managed $15M in annual savings focused in real estate, security, and procurement
- Led one Data Analyst focused in producing workplace metrics to guide resource management
- Guided financial modeling for real estate and workplace strategy supporting 2.5M sq ft. in 11 offices
- Directed enterprise-wide rollout of a SaaS shipping solution, yielding $300K annual savings
- Project managed enterprise-wide ServiceNow technology rollout for corporate facilities team
- Achieved 30% increase of operational risk management compliance within three months
- Ensured 100% cybersecurity compliance through oversight of department governance program
- Orchestrated multi-site real estate decommissioning, overseeing Facilities, IT, Corp Communications
- Supported corporate aviation contracting and procurement process for 20 vendors with $1.5M spend
- Future of work strategist tasked with recommending long-term food service strategy (~$500k budget)
- DE&I volunteer focused in supporting internal growth and external HBCU partnerships
Sr. Manager, Project Manager
Comcast
2020 - 01.2022
- Position Overview: Led stakeholder relations and process development for HQ Campus Operations.
- Directed $1M+ digital technology transformation implementation project for mall operations
- Saved $300K by leading cross-functional Covid-19 retrieval programs for 1,000+ employees
- Lead integration consultant for enterprise software implementations impacting HQ campus
- Cybersecurity liaison ensuring 100% internal compliance of 150 department vendors (40% increase)
- Orchestrated business continuity & incident response plans for 3M sq. ft. corporate campus
- Saved $3.5M – totaling 72,000 staff hours – by designing mostly automated Covid-19 access program
- Oversaw $2M multiyear corporate budget focused in Covid-19 specialized spending
- Stakeholder oversight for corporate audit, accessibility, cybersecurity, and landlord
Facilities Manager
Comcast
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Position Overview: Facilities people leader and RFP negotiator leading move into tallest city building.
- Hired, trained, and led five FTEs yielding four promotions; headed department internship program
- Directed $8M+ RFP and contract negotiation processes; vendor management lead for 20+ vendors
- Led stakeholder relations and facilities operations for C-Suite and Amenities at 3M sq. ft. campus
- Formed standards and accountability program in conjunction with Corporate HR and Labor Relations
- Operationalized accrual reconciliation process for $36M annual department budget
- Oversaw SOP development and space-readiness toward move-in to Philadelphia’s tallest building
- Supported 5,000+ employee relocations through strategy creation and workstream management
- Worked directly with union contractors to ensure timely project completion, to scope, and in budget
Director of Events & Security
Comcast Spectacor
2013 - 01.2017
- Position Overview: Department head for 10,000 seat arena, focused on new revenue and event operations.
- Generated $3.2M+ in net profits through new client sourcing and contract negotiations
- Developed financial models used for estimates, breakeven analyses, and final settlement figures
- Conducted RFP and contract negotiations processes with local unions and national vendors
- Led all venue security including guest services department consisting of 100 part-time employees
- Supervised arena internship program yielding four full-time industry employees
- Primary liaison with US Secret Service for events including sitting and former U.S. Presidents
- Directed event operations for 130 annual events with potential capacities exceeding 10,200 people
Event & Guest Services Manager
Comcast Spectacor
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Position Overview: Event operations and guest experience lead providing first-class memories.
- Head building manager for 7,600 capacity venue for over 100 separate events
- Workforce management lead for 80-member event security staff
- Hired, led, and managed payroll for part-time union and non-union security and emergency personnel
- Created AutoCAD diagrams, determined staffing levels, and created cost estimates
Education
MBA -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Talent development
- Organizational improvement
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Influencing and negotiating
- Employee development
- Employee coaching and mentoring
Affiliations
- RSVP of Montgomery County – Volunteer Executive Consultant 2021 – Active
- HOA Board Member – Treasurer 2024 – Active
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA) – Active Member 2017 – 2022
- Drexel University Real Estate Club – Active Member 2019 – 2021
Certification
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) – International Facility Management Association
- Lean Six Sigma Certification – (Yellow Belt attained; Green Belt target completion in 2026)
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Comcast
01.2017 - 01.2019
Event & Guest Services Manager
Comcast Spectacor
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sr. Manager, Program Management
Fannie Mae
2024 - Current
Sr. Consultant, Project Management
Lincoln Financial Group
2022 - 2024
Sr. Manager, Project Manager
Comcast
2020 - 01.2022
Director of Events & Security
Comcast Spectacor
2013 - 01.2017
MBA -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science -
Syracuse University