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SUMMARY:March 2026 PMI-MC Monthly Chapter Event
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter March 2026 Monthly In-Person/Virtual Option Event\nWednesday\,  March 4th 2026\n\n\n\nIn-Person Valid Member Price: $35\nIn-Person Non-Member/Guest Price: $58\nVirtual Member  / Non Member Price: $0.00\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Embedding Quality in Projects\nPDU: 1.75 – Ways of Working\nPresenter: Mr. Marcus Parker (PMP\, 6SBB\, CSM)\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\n\n\n\nQuality isn’t just a box to check\, it’s the backbone of project success. Join us next month for a dynamic session on Embedding Quality in Projects\, where we’ll explore how forward-thinking teams are transforming quality from a compliance task into a strategic advantage. Discover how integrating quality throughout the project lifecycle reduces risk\, prevents costly rework\, and builds trust with stakeholders. Whether you’re a project manager\, executive sponsor\, or team lead\, this session will equip you with actionable insights to drive continuous improvement\, deliver predictable outcomes\, and elevate governance. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and deliver with precision\, this is your moment. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\nUnderstand how embedding quality throughout the project lifecycle reduces risk and enhances stakeholder satisfaction.\nLearn practical strategies for integrating quality into team workflows\, governance\, and decision-making.\nExplore modern approaches to quality that go beyond inspection\, enabling faster delivery with fewer surprises.\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography: \n\n\n\n\nMarcus Parker\, PMP\, 6SBB\, CSM\, is an experienced program and project management leader. He is a seasoned professional with demonstrated expertise in leading complex initiatives\, optimizing business processes\, and applying industry-standard frameworks—including PMP\, Lean Six Sigma\, and Agile/Scrum—to deliver organizational results. Marcus is currently a Division Chief leading a team 200+ Cyber Security professionals in the Department of War with a strong focus on project leadership\, process improvement\, and Agile execution. \n\nIn addition to his professional roles\, he is server’s on Board of Directors of Tower Federal Credit in Laurel MD. He actively involved in the project management community as a Adjunct Professor and Advisor at Morgan State University. He is recognized for his commitment to developing future leaders and sharing best practices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, MD 20850  (Downstairs Banquet Entrance) \nSpeaker will be in-person at restaurant with simulcast video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n\nRegistration Check-In Opens at 5:30pm (Social Hour Begins) \nDinner Service starts at @ 6:30pm \nZoom Room Opens @ 7:15pm \nChapter Business Remarks No Earlier Than @ 7:30pm \nProgram Presentation w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 7:50pm \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 9:00pm\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/march-2026-pmi-mc-monthly-chapter-event/
LOCATION:That’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Virtual Government Services Webinar: Modernizing government ERP: Reducing risk while preparing for what’s next
DESCRIPTION:As legacy ERP platforms approach end-of-life\, federal agencies must act now to mitigate transition risk and prevent disruptions to mission-critical operations. \nJoin experts from the Government Accountability Office\, Export-Import Bank and cBEYONData + SMX on Thursday\, March 26 at 2 p.m. EST for this discussion on balancing near-term system support with long-term modernization\, prioritizing cloud migrations and applying structured risk assessment frameworks to guide planning\, budgeting and lifecycle cost management. \nLearning objectives: \n\nDiscover how agencies are using ERP systems\nGain insight on the balance of short-term and long-term needs versus mission-critical systems\nLearn how the cloud enables agencies to move to ERP systems\nFind out how agencies are assessing risk when it comes to ERP systems
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/virtual-government-services-webinar-modernizing-government-erp-reducing-risk-while-preparing-for-whats-next/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Industry Cyber Webinar: Winning Government Contracts with a Zero Trust Mindset: Prioritizing Cybersecurity Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Federal acquisition priorities are trending toward proven cybersecurity readiness\, transforming how government contractors compete\, and win\, for today’s most complex\, high-value procurement programs. As federal agencies raise the bar for security over convenience\, contractors are expected to level-up their cybersecurity posture to even be considered for any mission-critical systems. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how gaps in security and compliance limit eligibility for major initiatives such as Golden Dome for America. Programs of this scale demand proven cyber resilience\, readiness\, and trust to secure sensitive data. Join Deltek’s Michael Greenman\, Senior Manager of Product Strategy\, as he connects the dots for you and explains how cybersecurity compliance readiness is the hottest commodity in this highly competitive market. \nWhat You Will Take Away: \n\nWhy cybersecurity compliance is a major advantage for initiatives like Golden Dome\nHow compliance standards like ISO 27001 and CSA STAR certifications demonstrate cyber maturity\nWhere CMMC\, ITAR and NIST SP 800-171 requirements come into play\nWhat FedRAMP Authorization and Equivalency means now and where FedRAMP 20x is going
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/industry-cyber-webinar-winning-government-contracts-with-a-zero-trust-mindset-prioritizing-cybersecurity-readiness/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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