Margaret Ackerly

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About Margaret Ackerly

A program manager with a track record of successfully implementing and delivering engineering projects while working with large cross-functional global teams. Project management experience is in both the commercial industry and in government contracts with both hardware and software new product introduction. Also enjoy mentoring junior PMs. Some key strengths-Organized, analytical, and a strong communicator -Collaborative, proactive leader for hardware & software project teams -Known for on-budget / on schedule delivery -Proactive problem solver with organizational & communication skills -Well-versed in the product development lifecycle (SDLC, HDLC) via roles in engineering, manufacturing, test, and release operations-Tracking detailed project execution to plan with traceability In addition to Cisco experience listed below, past key positions are: Engineering Program Manager: Management of multiple engineering projects including budgeting, scheduling, contingency planning, and material/equipment procurement. Created project plans and technical documents, interfaced to the customer, vendors, manufacturing, purchasing, product management, test, and regulatory groups. Experience with standard and custom projects with budgets up to $4M; budget management measured to +/-10%. Key projects were primarily government contracts including GE CASS & LMC AEGIS systems Manufacturing Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer: Led new product introduction for manufacturing by coordinating international team. Represented manufacturing on product development team, reviewing designs for producibility, and ensuring manufacturing materials, processes, capital equipment, capacity, and resources were available. Qualified vendors/suppliers globally.