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Margie Desmond

@margiedesmond

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Senior program and project manager driving delivery of complex, high-value IT and security programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior program or project roles where I can lead cross-functional teams, drive Agile transformation, improve security posture, and deliver high-value, on-budget results.

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.

Program Management M365 Generative AI GDPR Compliance Cybersecurity Agile Roadmapping Resource Planning

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.

Infrastructure Integration IAM MFA Cybersecurity Program Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management

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.

Sprint Planning Mobile Application Agile User Stories Stakeholder Management

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.

Program Management Microsoft Dynamics CRM Cybersecurity Infrastructure Risk Management Change Management

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.

Agile Coaching Kanban Scrum Training PMO Metrics Continuous Improvement

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.

Network Engineering Telecom Risk Mitigation Vendor Management

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.

Scrum Risk Management IT Project Management

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.

Healthcare IT Requirements Gathering Stakeholder Management Prioritization