Open To Work
Harrison Snyder
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Results-producing IT professional with extensive experience in project management, cloud infrastructure and leadership. IT leader with 12+ years of experience transforming technology operations, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning IT strategy with business goals. Proven expertise in driving multi-million-dollar cost savings, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and executing enterprise-wide technology transformations. Equipped with diverse experience in managing complex technical projects. Consistently drives project success through strategic planning and effective problem-solving. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments. Expertise in stakeholder communication and program lifecycle management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Technical Program Manager
EchoStar
06.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage 20 concurrent high-priority IT programs, aligning technology initiatives with business goals. Drive strategic IT decisions, manage complex vendor relationships, ensure efficient resource allocation, and prepare communications for executive readouts.
- Driving implementations of different enterprise tools in IT Operations to leverage AI and Agentic capabilities to create automated processes for internal customers.
- Portfolio & Program Management: Oversee multiple high-risk IT programs, including preparing executive communication materials. Gathered infrastructure data and created plans for the divestiture and acquisition by TPG.
- Vendor & Resource Management: Led the consolidation of multiple IT operations' critical applications. Transforming operational workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and improving service delivery across the organization. Resulting in a $2M savings per year and reduced MTTR by 20%.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring: Built and led the FinOps team, streamlining financial operations and increasing cost savings. Led and mentored large, high-performing teams across various IT disciplines, including cloud engineering, security, and infrastructure. Achieved $3.6M in cost avoidance in AWS during 2025 through cloud optimization initiatives. Played a key role in executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on IT strategy and cost-saving initiatives. Provided financial insights to teams on how their customers are using AI solutions.
Senior Technical Program Manager
EchoStar
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Led critical IT infrastructure and security programs, driving cost optimization and enhancing monitoring capabilities across the organization.
- Strategic IT Leadership: Partnered with the CIO to manage critical IT initiatives, including disaster recovery and enterprise-wide technology upgrades. Lead the strategic direction for AWS cloud operations and financial oversight, reducing operational costs by $4M in 2024
- IT Portfolio Management: Managed and communicated key program updates to C-level executives. Led efforts to consolidate observability and logging tools, reducing operational complexity and saving $2M annually across multiple lines of business.
- Risk Management: Coordinated efforts to restore and remediate services during a major security incident, managing cross-functional global teams and ensuring timely recovery. Drove risk mitigation and process improvements to enhance system resilience post-incident.
- Cloud Optimization & Cost Reduction: Led the cloud engineering and security teams to optimize AWS environments, achieving $4M in operational savings over two years.
Technical Project Manager II
IntraEdge LLC (American Express)
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed IT projects for network infrastructure, delivering complex hardware and software solutions in line with business goals.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Managed the integration of hardware, software, and network upgrades across global data centers. Upgraded over 20 switchers per change, leveraging scripts with peer reviews.
- Stakeholder Communication: Delivered clear and comprehensive reports to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and progress.
Technical Project Manager
Envision LLC (AZ Dept of Transportation)
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Led various Security IT projects, reported directly to the CISO. Including SaaS and PaaS initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
- Project Oversight: Managed on-prem to cloud migrations, including detailed scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, ensuring a successful migration of over 100 applications.
Enterprise Solutions Manager
ZipRecruiter
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Directed the implementation of enterprise solutions for Fortune 500 companies to help drive applicants to their job postings. Managed, tracked, and reported on large budget campaigns ($1k-$20k) per campaign.
- Strategic Leadership: Developed multiyear roadmaps for a book of business in excess of $2M in annual revenue. Also managed technical solutions for international markets.
CEO, Founder
Waden Kane Game Studios
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Led a gaming studio specializing in VR development, managing cross-functional teams and overseeing product delivery from concept through launch.
- Shipped Traffic Cop VR, a VR application featured on major platforms such as Destructoid and WearVR. Secured a spot in Oculus Start’s promotional campaign.
Education
MBA - IT Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2026
Bachelor's in arts, BA - Game Design
UAT
Tempe, AZ07.2014
Skills
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Technical Documentation
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Quality Assurance & Standards
- Cross-Group Collaboration
- Data Review & Analyzation
- Motivational Leadership
- Enterprise Suites: ServiceNow, ERP, Salesforce, ICIMs, Okta, Google, Harness
- Website/App Development: WordPress, Photoshop, Google Analytics/Ads, Amazon Web Services, GoDaddy, Dynatrace/Logzio, Artifactory/jFrog
- Software Languages: Html, CSS, Java, Python, JSON, SQL, DQL, C#, C
- Project Management Tools: Salesforce, MS Office Suites, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), SmartSheets, LucidCharts, DataStudio, ServiceNow
- AI Productivity tools
- Cloud FinOps
Certification
- Agile Certified Practitioner, ACP, Project Management Institute, 2018
- Project Management Professional, PMP, 2018
- Scrum Master Certification, CSM, 2018
- Certified SAFe 5 Agilist, Scaled Agile Inc, 2020
- AWS Cloud Practitioner, 2020
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate CO3, 2023
- Dynatrace Associate, 2024
- ITILv4 Foundation, 2024
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$190000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Staff Technical Program Manager
EchoStar
06.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Program Manager
EchoStar
02.2022 - 06.2024
Technical Project Manager II
IntraEdge LLC (American Express)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Technical Project Manager
Envision LLC (AZ Dept of Transportation)
10.2019 - 10.2021
Enterprise Solutions Manager
ZipRecruiter
03.2019 - 09.2019
CEO, Founder
Waden Kane Game Studios
10.2014 - 12.2018
MBA - IT Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor's in arts, BA - Game Design
UAT