Overview
Margaret Scovern is the Vice President of Delivery Excellence & Customer Value at Pariveda and is the leader of  Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (JEDI). She brings strategic leadership and practical problem-solving to her roles to make potential possible. She believes in the power of people, and in today’s volatile environment, she focuses on igniting adaptability and resiliency. Margaret’s innovative approach to business challenges led to her winning Consulting Magazine’s Technology Innovation Award, penning several published articles, and the creation of the Pariveda Resiliency PlatformTM. She has personally witnessed the benefits of building an organization with resilient practices, including the positive effect it can have across the entire value chain.   
Experience
Margaret’s career began at NCR Corporation, providing solutions in the manufacturing and distribution industries. By understanding her client’s business objectives, Margaret proposed turn-key solutions that provided the operational efficiency expected from her clients.  
At PTC, Margaret led teams dedicated to providing solutions in the aerospace and defense industries. In the very complex world of import/export and aviation requirements, Margaret navigated the engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and maintenance domains. Working on several aerospace programs, Margaret developed acute expertise in program and product lifecycle management. 
At Cisco and Oracle, Margaret deepened her proficiency in applying the right technology solutions to enable business agility.
At Pariveda, Margaret leverages her vast background to provide solutions to her internal and external clients. Aligned to purpose and human-centricity, Margaret helps her stakeholders navigate complexity, bring value, and reach their potential: solving forward. 
Outside of the office
Margaret is married and the proud mother of two girls. The Scovern family enjoys traveling and long dinners. Margaret’s family insists she is an accomplished chef, but she would rather forgo the kitchen cleanup and check out the local chefs. 
Education and service
Margaret graduated at the top of her class from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and earned a BBA. She also studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris, France, earning certifications in French Grammar and French Commerce. Margaret enjoys volunteering, mentoring female professionals, and offering a helping hand whenever needed. 
