Alexandre Marrone Schmidt
Director Project Management @Pilgrim's
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WORK HISTORY
Director Project Management @Pilgrim's
Greeley, CO, US
Led a team of five project managers supporting R&D and Packaging projects across Pilgrim’s Prepared and JBS Prepared business units, driving alignment, removing roadblocks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement- Restructured the PM team by segment to increase synergy and streamline collaboration with cross‑functional partners across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Marketing, and Sales- Created a comprehensive team charter outlining operational guidelines, role expectations, and performance standards to strengthen consistency and accountability- Headed the development and implementation of a new Smartsheet project management solution, migrating all legacy PM tools into a centralized system that provides real‑time visibility for stakeholders and executive leadership- Created guidelines for compressed project timelines, along with a toolkit to accelerate high‑priority initiatives while minimizing quality and compliance risks- Expanded PM support to JBS Prepared, redesigning the entire PM structure and standardizing processes to match Pilgrim’s operational model- Managed team workload and resource utilization, using capacity planning tools to balance demand and maintain sustainable throughput- Conducted quarterly PM team strategy sessions focused on operational excellence, capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives- Supported team development by securing promotions, driving certification pathways, and ensuring all PMs are on track for CAPM or PMP certification by 2026
EDUCATION
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentration in Strategy
La Sierra University
Bachelor's Degree, Management, Marketing, and Political Economy
ABOUT ALEXANDRE MARRONE SCHMIDT
PMP‑certified leader with 10+ years of experience across international marketing, innovation, and commercialization, consistently using project management as the backbone for driving complex, cross‑functional work. I specialize in building scalable PM structures that enable R&D and Marketing teams to deliver high‑impact portfolios with clarity, speed, and discipline.My career has centered on transforming how organizations execute work—designing frameworks, tools, and governance models that improve visibility, strengthen decision‑making, and accelerate time‑to‑market. I’ve led high‑performing PM teams, standardized operations across multiple business units, and partnered closely with executive leadership to align resources, prioritize initiatives, and deliver measurable results.I thrive in environments where strategy meets execution. Whether launching new products, optimizing processes, or leading cross‑functional change, I bring analytical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative approach to every challenge.Let\'s connect! It would be a pleasure to hear from you!m••••••••@gmail.com
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