Marcus N. Johnson — PMP-Certified Program Executive & Technology Leader
Marcus N. Johnson
Program Executive & Technology Leader
Driving enterprise-scale agile software development and delivery, cloud modernization, infrastructure services, and cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen operations and deliver measurable business outcomes. PMP-certified technology leader with 15+ years of experience leading complex programs, cross-functional teams, and $250M+ portfolios.
I'm a PMP-certified Technology Program Executive with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies. My edge is translating ambiguous, high-stakes mandates into structured delivery frameworks, keeping teams aligned, budgets on track, and executives informed.
Cloud Modernization
Architecting and leading large-scale migrations to AWS, Azure, and GCP. Translating complex infrastructure roadmaps into phased, risk-managed delivery plans that minimize disruption and maximize ROI.
Cybersecurity Programs
Driving enterprise security initiatives from NIST/ISO alignment to zero-trust implementation. Bridging the gap between security engineering teams and executive stakeholders to ensure compliance and resilience.
Agile Transformation & Delivery
Championing Agile and SAFe adoption across federal and commercial programs, coaching cross-functional teams, standing up PMOs, and embedding iterative delivery practices that reduce cycle times and increase stakeholder visibility. Proven track record scaling Agile from team-level sprints to enterprise-wide program increments across Amtrak, VA, and DoD environments.
Programs That Connect Strategy, Technology & Delivery
A selection of major initiatives spanning Veterans Affairs, high-speed rail, federal IT modernization, defense healthcare, enterprise security analytics, and clinical informatics implementations technology. Public program context is included for reference; role-specific accomplishments reflect Marcus' direct contributions.
Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS)
Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc. · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Leading three Agile teams supporting the VA Corporate Portfolio of products spanning Acquisition, Financial Management, Human Capital, and Congressional Affairs, using DevSecOps, cloud-native AWS architecture, and real-time observability to modernize legacy systems in active production.
NextGen Acela Program Initiative
TEKsystems / Amtrak · Northeast Corridor Fleet Modernization
Managed a $6M Digital Technology portfolio supporting Amtrak's NextGen Acela and IDOT programs, overseeing delivery across eight technology domains including Wi-Fi, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Onboard Information Systems (OBIS), Safety, Point of Sale, Corporate Systems, Seat Reservation, and Analytics Information Management (AIM), in support of the broader NextGen Acela modernization initiative, part of approximately $2.45B in Northeast Corridor capital investment encompassing 28 next-generation train sets and supporting infrastructure improvements.
Windows Modern Management & Agile Transformation
GovernmentCIO / Salient CRGT · Federal IT Modernization
Provided program leadership across high-visibility federal IT modernization initiatives, driving Windows modern management adoption, Agile transformation, and cloud-enabled endpoint lifecycle management from concept through solution delivery and close.
DHA Infrastructure Services & Fort Belvoir PMO
VersaTech, Inc. · Fort Belvoir Community Hospital / Defense Health Agency
Established the Program Management Office at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and managed the DHA Infrastructure Services contract, overseeing system implementations, OS deployments, WLAN/LAN upgrades, cybersecurity compliance, and clinical-system modernization across a 1.3M sq ft campus.
Splunk Enterprise Security & Log Management
Perspecta, Inc. · Information Assurance / Security Engineering
Architected and deployed Splunk Enterprise in a classified development environment, integrating legacy data sources, building NIPR/SIPR topology documentation, and preparing the platform for Certification & Accreditation, enabling centralized security analytics and enterprise-scale log management.
FedPoint – DHA TRICARE Dental Program 7 (TDP7) Cloud Enablement
FedPoint · Defense Health Agency
Enabled secure, cloud-native enterprise service capabilities for the Defense Health Agency's TRICARE Dental Program 7 (TDP7) in AWS GovCloud, delivering a compliant IL2/IL4 test environment and laying the architectural foundation for scalable, repeatable cloud infrastructure.
Enterprise EHR & Clinical Systems Transformation
Hampton Roads Community Health Center · Community Healthcare Technology
Managed enterprise EHR implementations, system conversions, and clinical-systems integration for a federally qualified health center, delivering SuccessEHS and Dentrix Enterprise with an HL7 interface, on time and within budget.
Additional program details and references available upon request.
Enterprise Programs with Technical Depth & Executive Visibility
The experience below highlights the most relevant work for senior program management, technical program management, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation opportunities.
Leading three cross-functional Agile teams supporting the VA Corporate Portfolio of products across Acquisition, Financial Management, Human Capital, and Congressional Affairs, using DevSecOps, AWS cloud-native architecture, and real-time observability.
- Led delivery of a scalable enterprise platform supporting 1,000 concurrent users, achieving a 25% improvement in performance and 10% reduction in latency through coordinated engineering and application optimization.
- Directed legacy application modernization to AWS cloud-native architecture and advanced CI/CD practices, increasing release frequency from 2 to 4 deployments per month, a 100% improvement in release cadence.
- Implemented automated monitoring and alerting with Splunk and Dynatrace, reducing MTTR by 25% and improving incident detection, application reliability, and operational responsiveness.
- Established data-driven Agile delivery governance, using velocity, cycle time, delivery milestones, risks, and KPIs to improve predictability and provide executives with actionable insight into program performance.
- Led cross-functional delivery and release coordination for the COA Dashboard, overseeing requirements, development, UAT, production readiness, and remediation of business-critical application issues.
- Coordinated accelerated COA production releases resolving priority defects affecting scoring accuracy, average calculations, and API processing, strengthening dashboard data integrity and reliability for end users.
Skills That Drive Enterprise Outcomes
A deep, cross-domain skill set built across 15+ years of hands-on program delivery — from cloud architecture and cybersecurity to portfolio governance and data modernization.
Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
Leading large-scale cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization programs, from legacy AWS/GovCloud transitions to endpoint lifecycle management, with a security-first, cost-optimized delivery approach.
Key Competencies
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Driving enterprise security programs from SIEM/log management to zero-trust architecture and regulatory compliance, across classified, federal, and commercial environments.
Key Competencies
Program & Portfolio Management
Orchestrating complex, multi-workstream federal and commercial programs, standing up PMOs, managing $250M+ portfolios, and keeping scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations in lock-step.
Key Competencies
Digital Technology & Analytics
Delivering digital technology programs across high-speed rail, healthcare, and defense, integrating onboard systems, EHR platforms, observability tooling, and real-time analytics to drive operational decisions.
Key Competencies
Education, Certifications & Leadership
Formal credentials and community leadership that underpin 15+ years of enterprise program delivery across federal and commercial sectors.
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
ActiveProject Management Institute (PMI) · 2021
SAFe 6 Program Consultant (SPC)
ActiveScaled Agile, Inc. · 2022
ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP-ACC)
ActiveICAgile · 2022
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
ActiveScrum Alliance · 2023
Certificate of Management Training
Completed5-Star Performance Solutions · 2009
Effective Presentations Core Training Certification
CompletedEffective Presentations, Inc. · 2024
Education
Career Studies Certificate, Systems Engineering / Health Informatics
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health — Minor in Business
Virginia State University
Leadership & Community
Atlus Growth Partners (Leadership Consortium)
Member of the Atlus Growth Partners Leadership Consortium (2024 – Present), collaborating with senior executives and emerging leaders on strategic growth, organizational leadership, and enterprise transformation.
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Training
SMG / 5-Star Performance Solutions
Communication Styles, Principles of Leadership, Coaching, The Power of Vision
Hampton Star Ambassador
SMG
"Outstanding Achievement"
SMG / Department of the Navy
In support of the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Innovation Initiative
"Outstanding Support"
VersaTech / Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Of the Joint Commission Mock Survey
Award for Outstanding Achievement
Defense Health Agency (DHA)
During Windows 10 Migration
Certificate of Achievement — Quarter One
VersaTech
Certificate of Achievement — Quarter Three
VersaTech
Security Clearance
Active Secret Clearance (DoD)
Eligible for Top Secret / SCI sponsorship. Background investigation completed within the past 5 years. Available for cleared federal and defense programs.
Let's Start a Conversation
Open to Executive, Director, Program Executive, and Senior Program leadership opportunities across federal, defense, and commercial sectors. Reach out directly or use the form below.
Location
Houston, TX Metro Area
Availability
Open to New Opportunities
Available for full-time, contract, and consulting engagements. Typical response time within 24 hours on business days.