Kathy Mc Lernon, Pmp
About Kathy Mc Lernon, Pmp
Kathy Mc Lernon is the Director of the Program Management Center of Excellence at LMI, where she has worked since 2019. She possesses extensive experience in program management and process improvement, having held various leadership roles at Northrop Grumman over a span of nearly three decades.
Current Role at LMI
Kathy Mc Lernon serves as the Director of the Program Management Center of Excellence at LMI, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing program management practices and fostering collaboration within teams. Her leadership emphasizes balancing the human aspects of team dynamics with financial and strategic objectives. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, she has contributed to the organization by implementing effective program management strategies.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Kathy Mc Lernon has extensive experience at Northrop Grumman, where she held various positions over nearly two decades. She served as Director of Mission Assurance from 2014 to 2019, overseeing mission-critical projects. Prior to that, she worked as Program Manager in different divisions from 1990 to 2013, including roles as Department Manager and Director of Lean Six Sigma Effectiveness. Her tenure at Northrop Grumman included a focus on program turnaround and process improvement.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Mc Lernon has a solid educational background with degrees from multiple institutions. She earned a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French from George Mason University. Her expertise includes Lean Six Sigma and CMMI process improvement methodologies, which she applies to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Background and Early Education
Kathy Mc Lernon completed her early education at Punahou School, where she studied French, and later graduated from Carlisle Senior High School. Her foundational education provided her with a diverse skill set that she has built upon throughout her career. This background has contributed to her ability to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams in complex environments.
Specialization in Program Management
Kathy Mc Lernon specializes in turning around troubled programs and fostering communication among stakeholders. She maintains strong partnerships with customers and suppliers, even during periods of programmatic instability. Her focus on building business in non-traditional environments has enabled her to adapt strategies that meet unique challenges in program management.