Kurt von Schmidt-Pauli

Sr. Project Manager - Infrastructure, Acquisition & Integration at Boston Scientific

Savage, Minnesota, United States

About

Innovative leader with vision and outstanding communication skills. Disciplined approach to improving processes. Proven record leading large-scale, mission-critical programs across a wide range of disciplines including: information technology, business development, marketing and process improvement. A passionate motivator and problem solver with a demonstrated ability to sell ideas and translate vision into action. Agile (Certified Scrum Master) and traditional waterfall development expertise • P&L Responsibility 20+ years • Project Management 20+ years (Policy, Business Development, Application Development/web development, infrastructure, Marketing) • Product Development • Exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong partnerships and high performing teams Specialties: Program and Project Leadership, Strategy Creation and Execution, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Information Security, Compliance, Customer Experience Management, Marketing Campaign Creation/Execution Strength Finder Top 5 Learner Achiever Activator Input Arranger

Experience

  • Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager, M&A at Boston Scientific
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Led end-to-end IT infrastructure integration for 7 major acquisitions, ensuring seamless operations and strengthening security posture. Directed infrastructure buildouts and enterprise migrations (email, SharePoint, telephony), while overseeing application validation and PIA/TPRA risk assessments. Managed concurrent global initiatives across time zones and cultures, driving alignment through clear, effective communication.

  • President/Owner at Capstone Consulting, Inc (MN)
    Aug 2007 - Feb 2026 · 18 yrs 7 mos

    Project/Program Management Services provider

  • Sr. Project Manager at W. L. Gore & Associates
    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led global IT Modernization Program as Senior Project Leader, delivering complex solutions across Gore’s worldwide locations and business units. Advanced PMO maturity and best practices while building high-performing teams that excel in cross-cultural, multi-time-zone environments.

  • Program Manager at Allianz Life
    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 · 7 mos

    Program Manager directing mission-critical global initiatives. Established strong collaboration with German colleagues through a research-driven approach while leading risk quantification and pre-release validation for the North American Microsoft 365 rollout, including OS upgrades and server migrations.

  • Sr. PM / Business Initiatives Consultant at Wells Fargo
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Served as project lead for enterprise-wide rollout of a high-visibility complaint management platform, overseeing process redesign, training, compliance, QA, and reporting. Built a formal escalation and review model that improved clarity, consistency, and executive-level legal response to complex complaints.