Ben Zich
About Ben Zich
Ben Zich serves as the Head of IT Project Management at SSI SCHÄFER, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in law and technology, having previously held positions as a Staff Attorney and Contract Manager, and he holds degrees from Wake Forest University School of Law and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at SSI SCHÄFER
Ben Zich currently serves as the Head of IT Project Management at SSI SCHÄFER in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing IT project management operations for three years. In this role, he designs and implements software solutions based on specific software requirement specifications. He also manages a team that includes Software Developers, Database Administrators, and Network Administrators, ensuring effective project execution and delivery.
Previous Experience at SSI SCHÄFER
Before becoming the Head of IT Project Management, Ben Zich worked at SSI SCHÄFER as the Lead Software Commissioning Engineer from 2016 to 2018. In this capacity, he contributed to software commissioning processes and gained valuable experience in the IT sector. His tenure at SSI SCHÄFER has spanned a total of six years, allowing him to develop a deep understanding of the company's operations and project management standards.
Past Positions and Responsibilities
Ben Zich has held various positions prior to his current role. He worked as a Staff Attorney at Tower Legal Solutions from 2014 to 2016, where he provided legal support. Additionally, he served as a Contract Manager at CommScope for one year in 2010-2011. These roles contributed to his expertise in project management and legal considerations within IT projects.
Education and Qualifications
Ben Zich earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Wake Forest University School of Law, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with Highest Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Furthermore, he obtained a Computer Programming Certificate from North Carolina State University in 2022, enhancing his technical skills relevant to his current role.
IT Project Management Standards and Coaching
In his role at SSI SCHÄFER, Ben Zich is responsible for continuously building and improving IT Project Management standards. He coaches all IT project managers to adhere to these standards, ensuring consistency and quality across projects. He also serves as a point of escalation for IT-related issues within projects and actively reports issues to the Director of IT Solutions, contributing to effective project oversight.