LIZABETH (LIZ) M.

WHITE MBA, PMP

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
liz.white1214@gmail.com

602-380-1183

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizabethwhite

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Leadership | Program Management | Operational Efficiencies
Strategic thinker and problem solver; Energetic leader with experience in complex solution deployment and
execution through team leadership and communication. Successful using project management methodologies and
Six Sigma Black Belt tools to drive organizational transformation and reduce costs. Known for collaborating cross
functional key stakeholders, exceptional presence in executive meetings, always considering new or better ways
to solve challenges. Diverse background in Enterprise Solutions. Expertise in:
Global IT Resource and Vendor Management | IT solutions with a focus on Business needs |
PMP and Agile Methodologies | Lean Six Sigma Tools | IT Infrastructure Management |
Change Management | Presentations | Budget and Metrics Development and Accountability |
SEI/CMM |Customer Relationship Management | SAP Deployment| SDLC| Workforce Allocation |
Business Requirement Document (BRD) | Traceability Matrix | Strategy and Risk Assessment |
Peoplesoft |Microsoft Project | Sharepoint | Waterfall Process

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, Tempe, AZ

2003 2016
Application Project Manager
2013-2016
Managed projects and resources inclusive of enterprise software development and infrastructure upgrades
for mission-critical aerospace manufacturing, engineering, and financial systems. Directed onshore and
offshore resources. Budget oversight and risk management for large projects and programs.
Operational responsibility for Business Critical Applications by managing technical resources and
following processes and procedures developed for communication to Business Stakeholders. Improved
uptime to 99.8%. On call 24 x 7.
Set targets for operational milestones to improve business satisfaction and communications.
Completed annual planning and solicitation of software license and maintenance for portfolio of 26
software packages.
Managed (hired and mentored) project leads (3) and project manager positions. Included posting job
descriptions, interviewing, negotiation of salary, performance reviews, mentoring in the use of project
management SDLC tools, helping to improve their project management skills and problem solving
suggestions. Reports were remote.
Infrastructure Program Manager
2006-2013
Managed the Data Center Rationalization program, which consolidated the footprint of remote datacenter
software and hardware assets to reduce costs and improve hardware and software assets currency.
Ensured Annual Operating Plan traceability and budget accountability for Infrastructure projects
reporting up to Infrastructure Project Management Office (PMO).
Developed and managed the program process for migration and decommissioning of applications and
hardware after implementations including project documentation and project tracking.
Negotiated with vendor for enterprise licensing solutions and consolidation of major engineering tools.
Creatively pursued alternative methods of finding technical ways of reducing the footprint of remote
datacenter assets to reduce costs and improve currency of hardware assets.

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Directed Infrastructure process for collection of data presented in Infrastructure PMO and Management
Operating Review.
Mentored new PMO team members (11) in Project management processes and procedures including
the use of Project Management tools. Inclusive of interviewed and helped to improve their project
management skills and problem solving suggestions. Reports were remote

Application and Infrastructure Project Manager

2004-2006
Managed high visibility and complex projects using collaboration and negotiation to successful completion on time
and within budget.
Managed the upgrade of the High Performance Cluster which included working with over 10 vendors,
first-time long-term hardware leases for Aerospace IT, remote site hosting, and budget management
and reporting of the $8 million project.
Responsible for migration and/or decommission of over 750 assets over 4 years resulted in an annual
savings of $6.9 Million.
As SAP IT Project Manager, lead Quality Interfaces (to legacy applications) development team from
identification, scope through implementation. Introduced the PeopleSoft HR Mini-Master interface for
usage to legacy applications.
Oversaw scope, schedule, plan, requirements and budget for all projects reporting project status in
Management Operational Review meetings.
Collected and documented requirements and functional specifications; managed off-shore resources
work in completion of technical specifications, coding and testing; end user testing of interfaces and
custom functionality in SAP.
Conducted Mid-Year and Annual performance reviews including talent assessments as well as career
development plans for employees and performance improvements.
Worked with global remote team members.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
CDI, Phoenix, AZ
Application Development and Testing Project Manager
Managed team of 8 business and system analysts. Included of interviewing, mentoring in the use of project
management SDLC tools, helped to improve their project management skills and problem solving
suggestions. Applications ranged from HR, Financial to Integrated Supply Chain. Reports were in the same
office.

EDUCATION
MBA, Finance and Management, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
BA, Computer Science and Mathematics, Clarke University, Dubuque, IA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

PMI/PMP - Project Management Institute/Professional Project Manager Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and DFSS Certified
Business Analyst Bootcamp/IAC
Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Visio, Microsoft Project, SAP, HPQC