Sven Schneider

Project Management

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
7 months

Project Management

DTAG

  • Subproject management for the proof of concept.
  • Requirements for network management coupling.
  • Coordination of internal project teams.
  • Evaluation of lab and test results.

Project goals:

  • Proof of concept.
  • Validation of technical specifications.
  • Preparation for Request For Quotation (RFQ).
Jan 2024 - Dec 2026
2 years

Personal Break

  • Personal break for professional and personal development.
  • Focus on travel and further education, including language courses.
  • Strengthening intercultural communication, self-management, and creativity.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
2 years

Program Management

PlusNet

  • Program management of FTTX projects at PlusNet.
  • Process analysis and optimization for fiber projects.
  • Establishing test management.
  • Coordination of network expansion.
  • Workflow analysis.
  • Evaluation of subcontractors in terms of performance, approach, and quality for fiber projects.
  • Quality management.
  • Training and testing.

Project goals:

  • Build a rollout-ready fiber expansion.
  • Optimize processes for internal teams and their workflows.
  • Define requirements for new IT tools for FTTX projects.
  • Establish a test management system.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years

Project Management

EON Westenergie

  • Project management of the FTTH project for BZV Probstei with 6,500 FTTH connections, 2 POP sites, 122 NVT, and 314 km of route.
  • Budget responsibility of about 35 million euros.
  • Coordination of network expansion.
  • Route review for environmental protection, including water protection, dike protection, and nature reserves.
  • Reporting to executive management.
  • Contract negotiations with subcontractors.
  • Agreements and negotiations with local authorities and politicians.
  • Approval processes with road authorities.
  • Quality management.
  • Measurement verification using GIS files.

Project goals:

  • Build the infrastructure for 'Fiber to the Home' (FTTH) for BZV Probstei.
  • Customer retention with speeds up to 1000 Mbit/s.
  • Service improvement through fiber network infrastructure.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 years

Project Management

Innogy SE

  • Managed the FTTH project in BZV Angeln with 5,500 FTTH connections, 8 POP sites, and 570 km of route.
  • Budget responsibility of about 75 million euros.
  • Coordination of network expansion.
  • Route review for environmental concerns, such as water protection, dike protection, and nature reserves.
  • Reporting to executive management.
  • Contract negotiations with subcontractors.
  • Communication with local authorities and politicians.
  • Approvals with road authorities.
  • Quality management.
  • Measurement verification using GIS files.

Project goals:

  • Build the infrastructure for 'Fiber to the Home' (FTTH) for BZV Angeln.
  • Customer retention with speeds up to 1000 Mbit/s.
  • Service improvement through network infrastructure.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years

Network Planning

Vodafone Kabel Deutschland

  • Leading and planning the DWDM network expansion for regional backbone networks.
  • Preliminary planning of DWDM capacities.
  • Final planning in the PIA system.
  • Coordination of internal and external subcontractors.
  • Quality management.
  • Reporting.

Project goals:

  • Provide additional gigabit capacities in backbone rings through redesign and new planning of DWDM resources.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year

Project Management

Vodafone Kabel Deutschland

  • Managed network expansion for new development areas in northern Germany.
  • Preliminary planning of new development areas.
  • Review of final planning.
  • Contracting subcontractors.
  • SAP ordering processes.
  • Coordination of internal and external subcontractors.
  • Quality management.
  • Reporting to executive management.

Project goals:

  • Infrastructure development for new residential areas for Vodafone Kabel Deutschland.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
2 years

Project Management

1&1 Versatel

  • Managed the VPN project for Paul Gerhardt Diakonie.
  • Fiber connections between two main data centers of PGD.
  • Expansion to 45 more sites with fiber or other connections.
  • Building a complex VPN network for all sites.
  • Coordination of network expansion.
  • Reporting to executive management.
  • Coordination of internal and external subcontractors.
  • Quality management.
  • Training and testing.

Project goals:

  • Build the infrastructure for PGD's VPN network.
  • Direct fiber link between main data centers.
  • VPN network implementation.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year

Interim Manager

Cableway GmbH Nord

  • Oversaw tender phases to project handover for new build activities, maintenance, repairs, and connections of existing networks.
  • Environmental protection in civil engineering, including water protection and dike protection.
  • Coordination and support of on-site activities for staff and service providers.
  • Preparation and calculation of bids.
  • Tracking KPIs and testing.
  • Regular exchange with authorities and associations.
  • Communication with clients as technical contact.
  • Ensuring quality and safety standards.
  • Monitoring project progress in terms of schedule and cost compliance.
  • Collaboration with management to achieve goals.

Project goals:

  • Efficient management of civil engineering and network department.
  • Improve cost efficiency.
  • Optimize KPIs.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 years

Project Management

Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH

  • Managed the FTTH project in Schleswig-Holstein with 23,000 FTTH connections.
  • Annual budget responsibility of about 6 million euros.
  • Environmental concerns in civil engineering, such as water protection and nature reserves.
  • Planning the fiber network.
  • Coordination of network expansion.
  • Reporting to executive management.
  • Contract negotiations with subcontractors.
  • Negotiations with local authorities and politicians.
  • Approval processes with road authorities.
  • Quality management and training.

Project goals:

  • Build infrastructure for over 10,000 buildings.
  • Customer retention with up to 1000 Mbit/s.
  • Improve customer service through own network infrastructure.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year

Analyst

Takko Fashion

  • Analyzed existing IT departments and their processes.
  • Identified optimization potentials.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Validation and analysis of requirements.

Goals:

  • Complete analysis and presentation of IT processes.
  • Process optimization.
  • Suggestions for innovative tool landscapes including migration.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2015
5 years

Project Manager

Vodafone Deutschland

  • Led an international Vodafone team.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Analysis and validation of requirements.
  • Quality management.
  • Introduction of a web-based work order tool.
  • Training and test management.

Project benchmarking:

  • Duration: 36 months.
  • Team: 25 international members from five countries.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years

Project Manager

E Plus / Telefónica

  • Introduced IP-based mobile transmission devices at over 300 sites across Germany.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Coordination of internal departments and external suppliers.
  • Nationwide rollout implementation.
  • Testing.

Project benchmarking:

  • Duration: 12 months.
  • Team size: 25 members.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year

Project Manager

HanseNet Telefonica

  • Led an FTTB test project piloting over 500 buildings.
  • Cost analysis and product requirement specification.
  • Contract negotiations and service design.
  • Coordination of internal and external suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Oversaw civil and network construction.
  • Conducted process and test management.

Project goals:

  • Establish a test area for 500+ buildings.
  • Pilot connections up to 100 Mbit/s for end customers.
  • Use own network infrastructure to save costs.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year

Subproject Manager

HanseNet Telefonica

  • Managed the ACCESS area for process management.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Analysis, validation, and formulation of requirements.
  • Quality and test management.

Project goals:

  • Identify ACCESS processes for the site database.
  • Introduce processes for ACCESS project management.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year

Requirements Manager

NetCologne

  • Conducted and documented requirement prerequisites.
  • Prepared output estimates.
  • Led test executions.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year

Project Manager

HanseNet Telefonica

  • Implemented IP DSL ACCESS devices at 188 sites in northern Germany.
  • Provided infrastructure for triple-play applications.
  • Used VOIP technology to optimize costs.

Project benchmarking:

  • Duration: 8 months.
  • Team size: 15 members.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
2 years

Senior Technician

Level(3) Communication

  • Managed the technical operations of a data center.
  • Conducted requirement analyses for operation manuals.
  • Planned emergency, security, and facility management.

Project benchmarking:

  • Duration: 8 months.
  • Team size: 20 members.
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 years

Environmental Protection Technician

Ingenieur Büro Garbade und Kastner

  • Performed sewer inspections.
  • Prepared environmental assessments and pipe inspections.
  • Planned and implemented small wastewater treatment plants.
  • Advised on construction projects regarding environmental issues.
  • Conducted water analyses.
  • Advised on waste recycling.

Summary

I bring extensive experience in project management, approval processes, and right-of-way issues.

My expertise is leading complex infrastructure projects, especially in fiber optics and the required environmental assessments. I have successfully led projects with budgets up to 75 million euros while always ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

My focus is on efficient stakeholder management and negotiations with authorities and property owners.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

FHTW Berlin

Diploma Engineer · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL 3

Prince 2 Foundation/Practitioner