Joshua Schmieder
About Joshua Schmieder
Joshua Schmieder serves as the Vice President of Operations at Movable Ink, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in engineering and project management, he has held various leadership roles within the company and has extensive experience in managing multimillion-dollar programs.
Work at Movable Ink
Joshua Schmieder has held multiple roles at Movable Ink since joining the company. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Director of Operations from 2019 to 2021 and the Associate Director of Program Management for 8 months in 2018. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in managing corporate operations and leading a team of approximately 30 individuals. He has also championed risk management initiatives and owns enterprise OKRs to ensure strategic alignment across the company.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Schmieder has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business. Additionally, he holds a Professional Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. His continuous education includes studies in Spanish and a Pilot Certificate.
Background
Before his extensive career at Movable Ink, Joshua Schmieder gained valuable experience in various engineering and management roles. He worked at ITT Inc. as a Mechanical Engineer I - III from 2007 to 2011 and at Harris Corporation as a Program Manager from 2016 to 2018. He also held positions at Exelis as a Project Engineering Manager and Mechanical Engineer III. His early career included an internship at Honeywell in 2006. Joshua has managed multimillion-dollar programs and has been involved in building enterprise PMOs at rapidly scaling organizations.
Achievements
Joshua Schmieder has made significant contributions throughout his career, particularly in operations and project management. He has led operations at Movable Ink, a company that has achieved over $120 million in annual recurring revenue and employs more than 550 individuals. He has also supported the maturation of vendor management and go-to-market systems functions. His leadership experience includes managing project teams of varying sizes, from small groups to teams exceeding 50 individuals, demonstrating his capability in driving organizational success.