Margie Desmond
@margiedesmond
Senior program and project manager driving delivery of complex, high-value IT and security programs.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior project and program manager with over 15 years of experience delivering multi-million-dollar initiatives across healthcare, infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity. I build trusted client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and apply Agile, Lean and Waterfall methodologies to deliver maximum stakeholder value.
At Valorem Reply and Garmin I directed large-scale programs including a $12M M365/D365 and security portfolio and a $165M AOEM infrastructure integration, led cyber security and GDPR efforts, integrated generative AI into workflows, and improved team lead time by 25% through process and performance metrics.
I hold multiple Agile, Scrum and cloud certifications and I am passionate about continuous improvement, coaching teams through Agile transformations, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Project Manager
Valorem Reply
Oct 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Led $12M M365/D365, marketing and security programs for the organization’s largest client, integrated generative AI into workflows, and improved team lead time by 25% while maintaining budgets and GDPR compliance.
Sr. IT Project Manager
Garmin International
Dec 2019 - Oct 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Directed infrastructure integration for an AOEM BMW partnership driving $165M in new revenue and led IAM/MFA and cyber security projects to strengthen organizational security posture.
Sr. IT Project Manager
Paige Technologies
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Led implementation of a new line-of-business mobile application for a healthcare client, managing release planning, sprint planning, and user story creation across cross-functional teams.
Sr. Project Manager
SAIC
Nov 2014 - Sep 2019 (4 years 10 months)
Led multi-million-dollar software, infrastructure, and cyber security projects for federal clients, implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM case management, and guided teams through Agile transitions.
Agile Scrum Coach
Ecco Select
Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 (4 months)
Transitioned PMO from Waterfall to Agile, delivered Agile and Kanban training to 100+ employees, and established metrics and coaching practices to improve team performance.
IT Project Manager
NetCracker Technology
Sep 2013 - Jul 2014 (10 months)
Managed network engineering implementations and software projects for a wireless telecom client, overseeing full lifecycle delivery and stakeholder communications to ensure successful deployments.
IT Project Manager
SAIC
Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 (1 year 9 months)
Managed multi-million-dollar USDA projects, transitioned teams from Waterfall to Scrum to accelerate delivery, and managed earned value and risk reporting to customers.
Senior Project Leader
Argus Health Systems
Apr 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 8 months)
Led enterprise CMS-compliant projects including Medicare Part D implementations and state insurance integrations, managing full lifecycle delivery and prioritizing departmental project pipelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies focusing on communication principles and professional communication.
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