I’m Raquel Schmidt, a senior project manager with 10+ years of experience delivering complex, high-value projects across R&D, construction, product development, operations, and strategy in Australia and Brazil. I’ve built a track record of guiding cross-functional teams to successful outcomes in fast-paced, technically demanding environments, translating strategy into executable plans and measurable results. I’m a trusted partner to CEOs, COOs, and CTOs, leading governance, managing multi-million-dollar budgets (up to 15M), and delivering tangible business outcomes. I excel at risk management, stakeholder alignment, and creating scalable processes that improve efficiency and quality across diverse programs and ecosystems.

Raquel Schmidt

I’m Raquel Schmidt, a senior project manager with 10+ years of experience delivering complex, high-value projects across R&D, construction, product development, operations, and strategy in Australia and Brazil. I’ve built a track record of guiding cross-functional teams to successful outcomes in fast-paced, technically demanding environments, translating strategy into executable plans and measurable results. I’m a trusted partner to CEOs, COOs, and CTOs, leading governance, managing multi-million-dollar budgets (up to 15M), and delivering tangible business outcomes. I excel at risk management, stakeholder alignment, and creating scalable processes that improve efficiency and quality across diverse programs and ecosystems.

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I’m Raquel Schmidt, a senior project manager with 10+ years of experience delivering complex, high-value projects across R&D, construction, product development, operations, and strategy in Australia and Brazil. I’ve built a track record of guiding cross-functional teams to successful outcomes in fast-paced, technically demanding environments, translating strategy into executable plans and measurable results.

I’m a trusted partner to CEOs, COOs, and CTOs, leading governance, managing multi-million-dollar budgets (up to 15M), and delivering tangible business outcomes. I excel at risk management, stakeholder alignment, and creating scalable processes that improve efficiency and quality across diverse programs and ecosystems.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

R&D Project Manager at Flyt board
February 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Worked closely with the COO to establish and maintain R&D project governance across the full lifecycle. Defined project plans, resourcing and delivery cadence; provided guidance on standards and documentation.
Project & Quality Manager at Pro Medical Consulting
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2018
Worked with the CEO on national strategy development to implement the Medical Centre concept across the country. Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders across marketing, design, sales and construction to deliver market-aligned centres. Managed program progress including budgeting, resource planning, reporting and delivery tracking. Implemented project governance and delivery standards, ensuring scope clarity, documentation, and effective decision-making.
Senior Event Manager at Linha Mestra Events
April 1, 2014 - September 30, 2018
End-to-end delivery of multiple high-profile corporate events (product launches, awards, end-of-year events, workshops, shows and festivals). Led supplier ecosystem (10+ vendors) and internal teams; ensured seamless logistics, stakeholder alignment and risk management. Increased business revenue by 34% and attracted 6 new clients through relationship management and opportunity identification.
Continuous Improvement Analyst at AB-InBev Brazil
February 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Led continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity across manufacturing operations. Trained 200+ factory floor employees on Standard Work protocols. Delivered 32% reduction in production waste and 29% productivity uplift through strategy implementation and process optimization.
Event Planner & Producer at Linha Mestra Events
January 1, 2010 - February 28, 2013
Plan and deliver end-to-end events, including budgeting, vendor negotiation, staffing and contingency planning. Develop event management plans, risk management plans, compliant documentation and operational run-sheets.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brazil
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master of Project Management at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Project Management at Australian Pacific College, Australia
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master of Project Management
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Project Management
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment