John Scheidegger, PMP

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A dedicated Project Professional, with over 10 years of experience in the field. Delivering AI-driven solutions and operational excellence across technology, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, and financial services. Proven track record applying Waterfall and Agile project management frameworks to complex, regulated environments. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, shaping product strategy, and launching scalable solutions that balance customer needs with compliance and business impact.


CORE COMPETENCIES

Portfolio Execution
OKRs, KPIs, governance, risk registers, change control, closeout, lessons learned

Aerospace and Regulated Delivery
Satellite analytics, CSA and DND work, launch support, security compliance

B2B SaaS and Product Ops
Customer discovery, roadmap delivery, pricing, beta programs, subscription economics

AI-Enabled Workflows
LLMs, agentic tools, analysis automation, executive-ready artifacts, quality control

Business Operations
Forecasting, reporting, financial tracking, contract/proposal support, process design

Stakeholder Management

Engineering, product, customer, executive, supplier, and government stakeholders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Product & Project Manager – FutureWorks 

Mar 2026 – Present, Vancouver, BC

  • Leading full-time contractor product management engagement for AI-enabled client delivery, translating ambiguous business needs into scoped plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications.

  • Owning discovery, planning, and delivery artifacts for custom AI product work, including project plans, weekly status reporting, decision logs, risk assessment, and implementation roadmaps.

  • Coordinating product, engineering, UX, and client stakeholders across distributed teams, using structured workflow systems to track commitments, changes, open questions, and delivery risks.

  • Leveraging LLMs and agentic tools to accelerate requirements synthesis, process documentation, analysis, and executive-ready recommendations while maintaining human review and traceability.

Program Manager, Operations – Tipbox.io

Jan 2023 – Present (advisory position from Mar 2026), Vancouver, BC

  • Served as Program Manager for an early-stage SaaS platform, owning end-to-end program execution across product development, operations, and go-to-market initiatives while acting as a strategic advisor to the CEO.

  • Led customer discovery and beta programs, synthesizing user feedback into prioritized, actionable requirements and managing roadmap delivery in close collaboration with design and engineering teams.

  • Drove cross-functional initiatives to define and assess AI-enabled collaboration features and platform performance improvements, ensuring scalability and enterprise readiness.

  • Developed the company’s pricing model using technical and market data, supporting ~$1.8M in fundraising and Series B preparation.

  • Contributed to product vision, ensuring alignment of usability, monetization, and market positioning.

Project Manager & Alternate Company Security Officer – EarthDaily Analytics

Sep 2021 – Dec 2025, Vancouver, BC

  • Delivered AI and ML-powered satellite analytics products for enterprise and government clients including the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and Department of National Defence (DND).

  • Supported the company’s flagship EarthDaily Constellation program from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) to the launch of the first of 10 satellites in 2025, overseeing schedules, risk registers, and deliverables, participated in the first mission, launched on Transporter-14 mission with SpaceX.

  • Managed AI/ML projects to transform satellite data into operational insights, improving decision-making in defense and environmental contexts.

  • As Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO), ensured compliance with Government of Canada security frameworks, managing corporate-level clearance and individual employee clearances.

  • Enhanced internal processes for proposal generation, contracting, monthly reporting, KPI monitoring, and subcontractor management, increasing agility and compliance by utilizing SotA frameworks and LLMs.

VP of Operations – Convergence Concepts

Apr 2021 – Sep 2021, Vancouver, BC

  • Directed operational strategy, introducing KPIs and controls for company-wide performance.

  • Implemented Agile frameworks to improve delivery across projects, driving a 50% increase in YoY revenue.

  • Oversaw strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, and compliance monitoring at the executive level.

Project Manager – Convergence Concepts

Oct 2019 – Apr 2021, Vancouver, BC

  • Spearheaded establishment of the company’s PMO and knowledge base, strengthening governance and delivery.

  • Led cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives.

  • Standardized workflows and processes across Finance, Operations, and People & Culture, enabling scalability.

Business Analyst – Canada Mats

Apr 2019 – Oct 2019, Burnaby, BC

  • Led Agile projects to enhance inventory, data systems, and sales channels, achieving a 25% YoY revenue increase.

  • Implemented 20+ KPIs using statistical and forecasting models to drive strategic decision-making.

  • Directed international development teams across 3 concurrent projects, ensuring delivery within time and budget.

  • Introduced BI dashboards and data visualization tools to strengthen operational decision-making.

Dec 2014 – May 2017, Brazil

  • Partnered with executive teams in a $500M credit cooperative to improve governance and span of control, enhancing compliance and decision-making.

  • Delivered a 10% productivity increase at a $2B manufacturing plant through process optimization.

  • Reduced production costs by 8% at a $700M food industry plant by developing KPI frameworks.

  • Led workflow mapping for a government agency, reducing process times by 25%.

Management Consultant – Falconi Management Consultants

Jan 2012 – Dec 2014, Brazil

  • Restructured 100+ processes to reduce costs and cycle times across client organizations.

  • Reduced logistics costs by $400K (35%) at a $250M retailer through routing optimization and monitoring systems.

  • Designed and implemented performance-based metrics using regression analysis and KPI development.

  • Negotiated performance targets with senior managers, ensuring measurable improvements.

Management Consultant – Falconi Management Consultants

EDUCATION 

Post-Degree Diploma in Marketing Administration – Langara School of Management, Vancouver, BC (2018 – 2019)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (2009 – 2013)

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional

Lean Six Sigma & DMAIC Methodology

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Lindy.ai Certified AI Agent Builder

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

  • Vice-President, Langara Project Management Club (2018 – 2019): Lead Organizer, managing a 15+ member team, securing sponsorships, and curating TEDx LangaraCollege event.

  • Treasurer, Langara Toastmasters (2018 – 2019): Oversaw financial operations and supported leadership development.

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent) 🇬🇧 | Portuguese (Native) 🇧🇷 | Spanish (Professional) 🇪🇸 | German (Conversational) 🇩🇪

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jrbscheidegger@gmail.com

Mission, British Columbia

Canada

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