Hedley Lagrand

About Hedley Lagrand

Hi there! I’m a strategic technical leader with a strong track record of leading global, cross-functional initiatives that modernize platforms, improve developer experience, and deliver secure, scalable services. I’ve worked across high-growth startups and large enterprises, building and scaling PMOs, implementing governance frameworks, and driving complex technical delivery.I’m known for aligning engineering, product, and operations around clear outcomes, and for partnering with executives on operational excellence, risk mitigation, and delivery acceleration.Outside of work, sport—especially rugby—has played a big role in my life. I’ve played internationally, refereed and coached, and created A Rugby Life, a podcast and video series spotlighting U.S. rugby from grassroots to the pros.I enjoy building things, solving tough problems, and being part of teams that bring big ideas to life—on and off the pitch.

Experience

1. Iteration Manager (Technical Program Manager)

   IBM

   Jul 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead technical program management for the AI, Automation, and Data Platform (AADP) team, orchestrating diverse cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives- AskIBM: Program-managed the launch of this generative AI platform powered by watsonx, achieving adoption by global users- M&A Fusion: Accelerating AI in the M&A process to acquire & integrate at speed- PMO Leadership: Part of a cross-functional PMO team, mentoring project managers and establishing accountability frameworks that increased delivery predictability- Governance & Strategy: Developed governance frameworks, reporting standards, and KPI dashboards to measure program health, adoption, and value realization at portfolio scale- Security & Privacy: Served as security and privacy focal, ensuring regulatory alignment and proactive risk mitigation across all initiatives while keeping senior executives informed to drive confident decision-making

Education

• Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant / University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronic Engineering

Skills

• Integration
• Project Planning
• Video Production
• Strategic Partnerships
• Podcasting
• Publishing
• Public Speaking
• Content Strategy
• Content Management
• Video Editing
• Networking
• Strategy
• Advertising
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Analysis
• Sports
• Web Content Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Blogging
• Project Management
• Editorial
• Coaching
• Video
• Databases
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Cms
• New Media
• Rugby
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• SEO
• Systems Analysis
• Newspapers
• Social Networking
• Multimedia