Cybersecurity Project Manager with PM Expertise

Thaddeus j. White PMP, CSPO, CSM

C: 206-***-**** E: **********@*****.*** tjw

Education

University of Washington - Certificate, IT Project Management [Feb 2021] Harvard University - Certificate, Humanitarian Response to Disaster [April 2018] University of Washington - Certificate, Non-Profit Management [June 2010] Seattle Pacific University - Bachelor of Arts, Communication [June 2006] Relevant Experience

Senior Project Manager – NCC Group [June 2022 -Present]

(Seattle, WA) Provided program level support to numerous Fortune 100 clients with engagements around the globe. Providing specialized support to the Full Spectrum Attack Simulation (FSAS) practice in North America, including red teaming, physical pentesting, purple teaming, and social engineering work, using tactics, techniques, and procedures to emulate real-world threats. Working alongside global SMEs to define Red Team (digital), Black Team (physical), Purple Team (cooperative red + blue team). Including coordinating nearly two dozen active globally dispersed consultants at any given time, for day, night, weekend, and holiday work.

Tracked key metrics, maintained burndown & staffing reports, presenting data and deliverables to Senior Leadership Teams and key stakeholders, leading to advanced bookings and repeat business

Managed a team of project managers, providing day-to-day oversight, escalations, resolutions, onboarding/offboarding, mentorship, and personal development, while ensuring consistent quality output across a variety of projects and clients

Lead a cross-department collaboration aim at revamping the NCC presence and offerings within Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and other Cloud based services Project Manager – NCC Group [March 2021 – June 2022]

(Seattle, WA) Project managed 1,000+ consulting days annually across numerous projects spanning anywhere from 5 days to 12 months in length, with budgets from $15k to $1.5M providing penetration tests and threat model assessments, from initiation through project close, for dozens of worldwide clients, including several Fortune 500 companies. Practice areas included web & mobile applications, infrastructure, transportation, hardware, and merger & acquisition security.

Managed and prioritized the project needs of up to 15 concurrent active assessments: predicting and mitigating potential project blockers, mediating internal and external conflicts, organizing, and leading meetings, and fielding logistic needs, with a goal of enabling the team of over 50 expert security consultants to focus on testing

Managed communications with clients, internal & external stakeholders, identifying and addressing project risks, dealing with logistics and change orders. Reviewing project management approach and processes and liaising with senior management for continuous improvement

Secured a $1.19 million contract renewal in the absence of an account manager during a key period for NCC

Led national trainings on identifying and preventing burn out, managing stress, and self-care

Created and led North American wide 12-week Comp Tia Security+ study group with guest speakers and consultants leading different lessons, leading to multiple PMs obtaining certifications

Thaddeus j. White PMP, CSPO, CSM

C: 206-***-**** E: **********@*****.*** tjw

Assistant Business Manager @ Microsoft – Compass Group [July 2019 – March 2021]

(Redmond, WA) Managed a team of 10 management level event planners and 4 coordinators working on Microsoft’s Puget Sound campuses. Member of leadership team responsible mentoring and coaching 35 employees through escalations, contract negotiations, and event management.

Planed and managed two of Microsoft’s highest profile on campus events - Outside In speaker series and Satya Q&A series

Interviewed, hired and trained business managers, event planners and event coordinators to forecasted attrition

Took initiative to create and deliver new training series to promote collaboration, teamwork and best practices. Managing programs and projects through the lifecycle

Accountable for review & support of 250 event BEOs weekly through event management system

On camera personality and host for numerous virtual events (Chopped, Paint n Sip, Cooking with Chef Kris, Shaken & Stirred, Fabulous or Flop and more) involving Microsoft SLT

Interim Business Manager October 2019 to January 2020

Member of Employee Task Force on Racial and Other Forms of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Event Planner @ Microsoft – Compass Group [Jan 2017 – June 2019]

(Redmond, WA) Planned and managed over 500 on campus events per year in 100+ event spaces across Microsoft’s Puget Sound Campuses including premier events such as Global CEO Summit, Global CIO Summit and the XBOX ONE X Launch Party.

Beat forecast by over $200,000 by leveraging authentic relationships to educate our customers on the full catalog of services

Collaborated with over 75 preferred vendor partners, negotiated individual event contracts across numerous projects & event deadlines

Demonstrated exceptional organization and prioritization skills by managing 110 events simultaneously

Cruise & Events Manager - Waterways Cruises & Events [Nov 2015—Jan 2017]

(Seattle, WA) Managed all aspects of a large variety of private chartered events taking place on four privately owned luxury yachts, including upscale corporate events, weddings, rehearsals, private parties and public cruises through Lake Washington, Lake Union and Puget Sound.

Managed staff of 8-12 employees, along with outsourced vendors, caterers and performers

Directed training to meet compliance with US Coast Guard regulation, insurance, health, safety and liquor control board requirements

Maintained fleet schedules for refueling, wastewater disposal, and mechanical maintenance without service interruptions

Certifications

Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional (PMP) [Nov 2025] Scrum Alliance, Inc - Certificate, Certified Scrum Produce Owner (CSPO) [Aug 2023] Scrum Alliance, Inc - Certificate, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) [Aug 2023]

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