Program/Project Manager

Mark Laurie

Laurel, MD · 301-***-**** · ********@*****.*** · LinkedIn Profile

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Self-driven, experienced leader with over 15 years of experience managing projects to cost, schedule, risk, and scope for clients using traditional and agile methodologies.

Expertise and Accomplishments include:

Led a five-year, $1.86B IDIQ Thunderdome contract, overseeing 12 workstreams and 20 engineers to strengthen DISA’s cybersecurity. Leveraged SASE and SD-WAN technologies, integrated initiatives, improved cloud access, and facilitated JRSS phase-out while advancing cyber support for the warfighter.

Directed a five (5) year, $120M IDIQ FFP & CPFF C2SE contract to provide Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, and Configuration Management support for approximately 100 systems in (40) Development systems, (20) Test systems, and (40) Operations systems.

Supervised 21 team members: 12 senior certified Red Hat sysadmins & engineers, five (5) cybersecurity engineers, and three (3) configuration manager, and one (1) Deputy PM tasked with O&M of 35-yr-old JOPES and R&DTE of cloud-based JPES system.

Achieved 90% retention rate, meeting contract requirements and exceeding industry average.

Delivered 12 major software releases, 12 minor software releases and 28 information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVA) compliance in classified environment, training, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) nodes.

Managed 30 team members providing PM support for 96 classified/unclassified Network Services projects, both CONUS/OCONUS, $500M in revenue, achieving 80% success rate.

Delivered four $3M MILCON projects for DLA on-time & within budget. Utilized a DoI Task Execution Plan to accelerate schedules, boost efficiency by 50%, reduce costs by 50%, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) /Professional Management Institute (Bootcamp) Certificate

Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Top Secret

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Maryland Global Campus - (3.9 GPA) – (2003-2006)

Bachelor of Science: Computer Science/Mathematics, University of Maryland Global Campus (1986-1996)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project & Financial Management: Cost, Schedule, Budget, Performance Management

Technology & Systems Integration: IT Modernization (Legacy-to-Cloud-Based), Cloud Management, Telecommunications, Systems Integration

Strategic & Operational Leadership: Strategic Planning/Implementation, Task Order Management, Process Improvement, Resource Planning

Stakeholder & Communication Management: Communications, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Proposals

Analytical & Risk Management: Risk Assessment, Analysis, Problem-solving

IT Service & Project Management: ITIL v4 Foundation, JIRA, Agile

Systems & Security: Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Systems Administration

Collaboration & Productivity Tools: SharePoint, MS Office Suite, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Booz, Allen Hamilton, Ft. Meade, MD January 2022 – May 2024

Program Manager

Conducted 30 risk analysis briefings, resolving 15 risks and 10 issues in six months while enhancing customer satisfaction. Led weekly scrums via Zoom & MS Teams, coordinating with team leads to track progress, tackle challenges, and brief leadership.

Tracked Zero-Trust Encryption installations and post-migration activities, completing 20 global site migrations and approximately 200 circuit actions, approximately 1/3rd of migrations by end CY2024

Managed 16 project timelines across three programs, resolving challenges while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables via SharePoint.

CompQsoft, Inc. / Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Ft. Meade, MD March 2020 – January 2022

Task Order/Contract Manager/Program Manager

Directed agile development and testing for JPES, enabling JITC to validate, refine, and shape the JOPES replacement for superior joint military operations planning.

Strengthened customer relationships across all projects leading to additional DLA projects and future task orders.

Executed task order management components—optimizing resources, strategically allocating time, managing finances, stakeholders, and scope—to drive efficiency and project success

Partnered with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks and implement contingency plans, proactively mitigating disruptions to maintain project operations.

Alion Science & Technology, Arlington, VA August 2019 – March 2020

Sr. Program Manager - Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Established the DSCA Program Management Office (PMO) and began developing program documentation.

Built SharePoint repository using one hour weekly scrum sessions over eight (8) weeks to develop complex repositories for diverse financial system owners to upload data to be audited.

Procured $10 million in funding for tactical, engineering and operational activities for the FMS Project.

AECOM, Ft. Meade, MD October 2012 – December 2018

Sr. Program Manager - Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Led team of 18 prime and 9 subcontractors, delivering PM support for 96 classified and unclassified Network Services projects across CONUS/OCONUS, driving $500M+ in revenue with an 80% success rate.

Successfully closed multiple projects, including (2) ROM tasks, (2) IP Services projects, (1 )Enterprise Email initiative, 12 Relocation efforts across key locations (DLA, SOCOM, MacDill, Pendleton); (1) Diversity project.

Delivered PM support for the PES-K OSS/JRSS partnership, driving DISA-Army collaboration to modernize Korea’s DISN Transport Network, with DISA overseeing Army encryptors and routers for approximately 16 sites

Siwel, Inc., Rosslyn, VA May 2012 – September 2012

Project Manager

Led 3-month, $5M project for hardware integration and modernization of Oracle 11/ColdFusion 10 databases.

Delivered on-time, on-budget results by identifying system gaps, decommissioning 4 servers, retiring 10 databases, and reducing overhead by 40%. Enhanced case management for 1,500+ investigations annually, saving USPS $11M and generating $10M in fines.

Applied Agile methodologies, including daily scrums, to enhance communication, drive successful outcomes, and boost project efficiency by 30%.

Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. (HTSI), Columbia, MD August 2009 – May 2012

Technical Senior Program/Project Manager

Orchestrated 30-day phase-in for the HTSI merger in Goose Creek, SC, ensuring smooth integration of 12 systems and transition for 90 personnel.

Managed development and production of mission-critical apps, leveraging Citrix cloud to ensure secure, reliable delivery in remote and austere environments.

Partnered with senior IT leadership to establish a Center of Excellence, optimizing productivity and aligning IT processes with ITIL Best Practices to elevate service-level metrics.

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