Wilson Schmidt
Saratoga Springs ,New York
Summary
Accomplished product management professional adept at building and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and implement innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Committed to delivering results that exceed expectations while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Product Management
The Kroger Co.
Saratoga Springs, New York
04.2022 - Current
- Established and directed a domain of ten product teams within the Merchandising pillar.
- Diverse focus areas include reporting, insights, data, and enablement.
- Led product strategy to align with company goals and customer needs.
- Responsible for capital planning and all budgetary decisions within the domain.
- Led cross-functional teams to consolidate legacy systems and achieve operational efficiencies.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer preferences for new products.
- Oversaw product lifecycle management from concept through launch and post-launch analysis.
- Trusted partner to the business; facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather feedback, and help refine product roadmaps.
- Implemented agile methodologies to improve team efficiency and project delivery timelines.
- Coached and mentored several associates across the organization.
- Taught a course on how to best collaborate between Product, Design, and Engineering.
Product Manager
The Kroger Co.
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Product Manager for a team focused on the merchandising user experience, prioritizing the design of reusable web components for universal application.
- Leveraged agile methodologies to deliver products that created user value and cost savings to the business.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
- Worked with engineers to improve user experience and confirm builds meet user specifications.
Business Product Manager
Ahold Delhaize
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Within the Peapod Digital Labs branch of the company, responsible for collaborating with executives of each of the major brands across the United States, as well as providing management of web and mobile digital products.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders and e-commerce executives to prioritize the product backlog across all brands in the U.S.
- Orchestrate multiple complex workstreams and lead e-commerce initiatives, from inception to completion.
IT Project Manager III
Bank of America (contract)
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Spearheaded end-to-end Agile management and delivery of a material change for a project within the Fulfillment and Servicing Technology (FAST) space.
- Responsible for the end-to-end integration of various work streams in order to deliver the intended project solution.
Solution Engineer
Deloitte
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Functioned as Senior Analyst and Project Manager responsible for executing multiple roles for both Deloitte clients and the company as a whole.
- Fulfilled SME duties for the team in association with all things related to Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Cultivated new client opportunities for Deloitte by networking with the largest Financial Services companies in the US.
Senior Business Systems Consultant
Wells Fargo Advisors (contract)
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Accountable for Senior Consultant and Analyst duties within a large-scale big data brokerage technology initiative revolving around retail banking.
- Recognized and addressed gaps in current processes and helped improve them based on recommendations.
Consultant
Carlisle and Gallagher
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed projects for a top-four U.S. bank in the Credit and Risk Division.
- Updated and integrated new technologies for retail banking into the existing infrastructure.
- Created and analyzed user stories using Agile Rational Tools, as well as traditional Waterfall methods.
Business Analyst
EMC Corporation
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Worked on multiple engagements and served as a trusted colleague to PM and manager.
- Produced several requirements documentation artifacts, using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Assumed accountability for all requirements, both business and functional, on the digital iPad application, including collaboration with developers.
- Executed Scrum Master activities that included facilitating release planning, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings.
- Organized and hosted client meetings, engaged various technology partners, identified gaps, and recommended process improvements within each project.
Account Executive
AT&T
Charlotte, North Carolina
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed and grew a multimillion-dollar book of business in the company’s National Business Markets segment.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with key business partners to leverage sales and grow territory revenue.
- Imparted consulting and subject-matter expertise for a range of technology solutions.
- Appointed from the nation’s leading pool of applicants to participate in the prominent Business Sales Leadership Development Program (BSLDP).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2011
Skills
- Product leadership
- Product strategy
- Agile methodologies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
- Talent development
- Team building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Product Management
The Kroger Co.
04.2022 - Current
Product Manager
The Kroger Co.
05.2021 - 04.2022
Business Product Manager
Ahold Delhaize
10.2017 - 05.2021
IT Project Manager III
Bank of America (contract)
04.2017 - 08.2017
Solution Engineer
Deloitte
07.2016 - 03.2017
Senior Business Systems Consultant
Wells Fargo Advisors (contract)
02.2016 - 06.2016
Consultant
Carlisle and Gallagher
10.2015 - 01.2016
Business Analyst
EMC Corporation
06.2013 - 09.2015
Account Executive
AT&T
12.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University At Albany
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