Demarie Malnar

About Demarie Malnar

Strategic Planning & Execution – Diplomatic Change Agent – Program & Project Management – New Product Introduction – Operational Excellence, Efficiency – Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Stakeholder Relationships – Certified Scrum Product Owner® – B2B MarketingInfluential and strategic GTM Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Program Management and Multifaceted Marketing Executive with proven experience delivering operational efficiency to C-level executives in fast-paced, product-focused technology environments. Displays extreme skill in strategic planning and translating visionary concepts into actionable plans and quarterly results. Capable of aligning business strategies with product development and ensuring seamless integration of GTM initiatives. Thrives when acting as a trusted confidant, handling sensitive information, providing strategic leverage, and exercising good judgment when balancing competing priorities to achieve targeted goals. Business Partner to C-level: Accomplished in interpreting and using marketing insights to direct the priorities of the executive leadership team. Recognized as a “diplomatic cat herder” who completes the C-level to-do list. Consensus Building: Skilled at “leaning in” with the ability to recognize and understand multiple perspectives, negotiate the middle ground and implementing actionable plans that enhance organizational performance. Adaptability & Flexibility – Embraces ambiguity and remains calm in evolving, pressure-filled environments. Proficient in bridging gaps, eliminating silo and overcoming roadblocks to success. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Accomplished at keeping executive-level projects on track, anticipating needs, and maintaining agility in rapidly evolving environments. Enthusiastic about driving innovation, delivering impact and contributing to organizational growth.Let’s connect to explore opportunities to build impactful strategies, drive collaboration, and achieve extraordinary results.

Experience

1. Project Manager Program Management Office

   Sunward

   Sep 2025 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US

   Direct high-visibility, cross-functional programs spanning People, Member Experience, Marketing, and Communications, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and executive priorities; leverage strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and change management skills to drive improvement in member engagement scores.Translate strategic vision into actionable program roadmaps, delivering culture, engagement, and brand initiatives; apply program management, resource planning, and risk mitigation expertise to maintain delivery discipline.Partner with executives and senior leaders across HR, Marketing, and Communications to streamline decision-making, removing barriers and accelerating execution; utilize influence, executive communication, and negotiation skills to build alignment.Produce executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and communications that enhance transparency and improve leadership alignment, enabling faster decision cycles; demonstrate advanced data visualization, executive storytelling, and presentation skills.Establish and monitor KPIs and governance frameworks to drive accountability, reduce project risk and ensure continuous improvement; rely on analytical, performance measurement, and process optimization capabilities.Foster a people-first, results-driven culture, elevating cross-team collaboration and contributing to an increase in brand visibility through coordinated campaigns; bring heightened levels of member service focus initiatives and culture transformation to improve the net promoter score.

Education

• Mills College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Studies

Skills

• Corporate Branding and Communication
• Go-to-Market Planning and Execution
• Field Marketing Enablement and Global Sales Support
• Joint Ventures and Alliances Management
• Online Presence and Social Media Strategy
• Cost Effective Budget Management
• Campaign Reporting and Lead Nurturing Programs
• Organizational Leadership and People Management
• New Business Development
• Best Practice Utilization and Campaign Performance Optimization
• Field Marketing
• Utilization
• Communication
• Campaigns
• Marketing Automation
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Lead Generation
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Online Presence
• Best Practices
• Online Marketing
• Budgets
• Messaging
• Salesforce.com
• Product Launch
• Demand Generation
• Program Management
• Email Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Communications
• Management
• Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Product Marketing
• Vendor Management
• Leadership