Project Manager Management
Resume:
REBECCA J. FRITZ, PMP
** ****** ******, **** ***, White Plains, NY 10601
*******@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Solutions-focused, MBA professional with extensive experience as a Project Manager. Background in supply chain
gives a unique understanding of the importance of both schedule and cost management throughout a project lifecycle
and extensive experience balancing both. Ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure in fast-
paced environments. Highly versatile, adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities. Continuously
pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further professional development and growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Project Management Expert • Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Greenbelt, ACE • Proposal Evaluation
• Financial and Terms Negotiations • Schedule and Cost Management • Microsoft Project
• SAP, Oracle, CostPoint, Maximo, ClearOrbit, Cognos • Nondisclosure Agreements (PIA/NDA)
KEY PROJECTS
Managed:
Development team consisting of software, design, mechanical, and electrical engineers from four companies
including UTC. Currently eight months into development. Final product to be delivered by year-end.
Full-cycle implementation of new Deltek expense reporting software system. New system integrated directly
with accounting system providing significant manpower savings throughout payroll process. Negotiated 10%
savings on implementation costs.
The competition, selection, and implementation of new HRIS software. Through negotiations achieved a
price reduction of 50% proving an annual savings of $32,467.40 and implementation cost savings of
$10,690.00. The implementation period for this system was six months. Upon installation, company
experienced a savings from previous HRIS annual cost while, also having a more comprehensive system
reducing internal required Human Resource manpower hours.
The outsourcing of composite kit cutting. This project took 18 months requiring significant engineering
manpower. Results saved significant recurring internal man-hours and avoided the procurement of additional
cutting equipment and freezer storage. In addition, the vendor that took over the kit cutting, took liability of
managing the shelf life of material resulting in savings of over $500,000 in lost material costs a year.
Selected 500 parts procured by dozens of vendors and developed one vendor able to manage all 500 parts.
Managed the development of vendor, negotiations, and transition to new vendor resulting in savings of
$451,750 per year.
Outsourcing of products for five GE locations including two European sites. Led the team, having assistant
project leads at each site. Worked to outsource hundreds of like products to overseas manufacturers resulting
in an average 30% cost savings for the business units.
From launch, the leasing and renovation of an additional 3,000 square foot office space. Negotiated 12
months at half rent resulting in a total savings of $39,039 or $3,253.25 per month as well as an additional
$17,295 for renovation expenses, which LJT fully utilized in the design of the new space expansion.
Personally designed the layout of the new space, managed cost and schedule with both the Architect and the
Contractors, managed procurement of furniture, installation, and the office move. Project completed on time
and within renovation budget.
A second expansion lease and renovation for a separate 1,000 square foot space to support a new business.
Led negotiations with property management company resulted in a 10% reduction in overall cost. Managed
all procurements required for new business including furniture, service installation, and required work
vehicles. Negotiated significant savings on all procurements finishing project within budget and on schedule.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2012 – Present
United Technologies Corporation Danbury, CT
Subcontract Manager
Responsible for the management of schedule, performance, and cost for twenty developmental engineering
subcontract teams.
Sole Individual able to provide official direction to engineering and program management teams at the
subcontract level.
Manage highest dollar and highest complexity technical development subcontracts for all programs totaling a
portfolio of $100 Million spend
Engineered Items Commodity Manager representing six ISR business units on UTC business synergy team
Negotiated subcontract value reductions. One subcontract negotiation resulted in savings of over $500,000
achieved by working with members of internal Project Management team to adjust engineering requirements.
October 2010 – June 2012
LJT & Associates, Inc. Columbia, MD
Project Manager/Contracts Administrator
Managed Corporate Projects as assigned by CFO
Managed all teaming, consulting agreements, and contracted work agreements
Proposal Manager on several proposal submissions, including final proposal review
Offer Volume Lead on $400 Million proposal in addition to contracts and procurement subject matter expert
Reviewed and approved all buyers purchases
Ran Procurement staff meeting with all company buyers, reviewing cost saving project initiatives. Cost
savings of $10,000 per year were provided by simply adjusting how vendors' processed shipments.
Developed from scratch subcontract processes and procedures for company
May 2007– October 2010
General Electric Middle River, MD
June 2009 – October 2010
Shelf Life Product Manager
Managed procurement, inventory, shelf life and storage for all in house consumable’s
Estimated plant usage and scheduled deliveries to meet inventory targets using self-generated MRP system
Worked directly with program management, manufacturing, engineering, bonding, and assembly managers
to support their shelf life product needs
Managed Product Planner’s day-to-day activities
December 2008 – June 2009
Sourcing Team Leader
Oversaw the purchasing of 1,549 parts for the Boeing 747-8 thrust reverser by seven buyers and one
production control planner
Directed engineers on part designs to increase producibility and reduce probable cost.
May 2007 – December 2008
Lead Sourcing Specialist
Organized the launch of a new development program for the Asian Regional Jet
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications: Project Management Profession (PMP) and Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt
EDUCATION
Towson University Baltimore, MD December 2012
Master’s degree in Business Administration
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma (honors society of business excellence)
Villa Julie College Stevenson, MD May 2008
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Minor is Economics (Magna Cum Laude) 3.9 GPA
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