JON
SCHAEFER
SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER & CORPORATE CONTENT CREATOR
Senior Deal Strategist & Program / Project Manager with almost 10 years of experience leading enterprise-scale Quote-to-Cash and deal operations within complex enterprise environments. Proven operator at the intersection of strategy, execution, and analytics, driving deal readiness, pricing governance, risk mitigation, and monetization outcomes across sales, finance, legal, and operations. Known for translating ambiguous business challenges into structured workstreams, defined success metrics, and scalable operating frameworks. Trusted partner to senior leaders, delivering executive-ready insights through dashboards, storytelling, and data-driven recommendations.
Experience
2015-2024
2018-2024
SENIOR DEAL STRATEGIST & PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER
Directed large-scale Quote-to-Cash and pre-sales programs supporting RFx initiatives, enterprise quoting and pricing, and structured risk assessment. Served as a Deal Strategist on complex enterprise pursuits by driving deal readiness, surfacing pricing, compliance, and execution risks early, and enabling accurate, compliant outcomes through cross-functional alignment, data visibility, and executive communication.
2016-2018
DEAL STRATEGIST & PROJECT/PROGRAM CONSULTANT
Managed high-volume quoting and ordering operations for critical end-of-month (EOM) cycles, combining hands-on transactional
execution with program-level coordination to support accuracy, compliance, and revenue execution across enterprise accounts.
2016-2020
ASSOCIATE SOLUTION ARCHITECT
Supported solution architects by gathering, validating, and organizing customer infrastructure and network data to inform RFx
responses and existing solutions. Ensured architects had accurate inputs to support solution design, pricing discussions, and deal
progression.
2013-2015
PC TECHNICIAN
Team member providing in person technical support for end-user computers, phone systems and point of sale systems.
2006-2013
IT CONSULTANT
Self-employed IT Consultant supporting Microsoft Office 365 & Google Suites within local Charter/Private Schools in Reno Nevada.
REFERENCES
"What sets Jon apart is his exceptional high performance on project deliverables, while still making time to support teammates and leaders in the organization. He is an invaluable asset that leans in when approaching a challenging project or situation time after time. His proactive approach to problem solving stands out. He has left a huge impact on this group with his leadership skills, collaborating and training of his peers, along with proactively creating documentation and reporting for custom solutions at Verizon."
Sandra M. Bathgate, PMP
Senior Deal Strategist
About Me.
My name is Jonathan (Jon) Schaefer, and I am a Senior Deal Strategist & Program / Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and building impactful content, I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and energy to your team! What draws me most to a company is its culture of innovation, empowerment, and continuous improvement, including the values that deeply align with how I approach both my work and leadership.
Throughout my career at Verizon, I was often the go-to person for more than my title. While managing large-scale RFx operations and leading project pipelines, I continually sought ways to improve processes - even when that meant building custom solutions using simple but effective tools like Excel, macros, or formulas. I thrive on taking complexity and distilling it into clear, actionable insights through data dashboards, reports, and visual content that support decision-making across all levels of an organization.
What sets me apart from other Program & Project Managers is my passion for content creation and data storytelling. Whether I was crafting executive-ready presentations, developing automated reporting tools, or mentoring peers through documentation and training, I’ve always been driven by a desire to connect people to the bigger picture - and to each other.
The next company I join will be more than a career move; it would be a chance to contribute to a company that shares my belief in the power of people, technology, and purpose-driven collaboration. I’d be honored to bring my leadership, creativity, and results-oriented mindset to your team.
Education
2012-2015
Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration with an Emphasis in Business Intelligence
Grand Canyon University
"The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Business Intelligence at Grand Canyon University prepared students for information-driven roles—such as business analyst, project manager, quality assurance specialist, and e-/m-business solution manager—by combining a classic business core (management, accounting, finance, marketing) with applied business-intelligence practice aimed at real-world decision making and entry-level MIS positions."
AWARDS
Anthony Recine
Retired CMO and Head of Commercial Management
Verizon Business
Customer Excellence
"Congratulations to Jon from the DVSS team for the recent Multi-Million customer win. Jon worked diligently with PCM, Legal, and Billing Solution to solve for system supportable pricing structure for Customers stores. Jon also worked with the QuickStart partners to successfully enable the MSA for streamlined ordering. Thank you Jon!
**Customer name and contract value not listed**
CONTACT
I’m currently seeking new career opportunities and would be happy to connect with you. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss my experience, potential collaborations, or open roles that align with my skills.
Mobile: 775-420-1191
