Marriam Khalid, PMP, MS Management
Marriam Khalid is a Lead Consultant for Web & Portal Solutions at Indegene, where she partners with life sciences clients to deliver complex digital platforms and omnichannel solutions. In this client-facing role, she leads end-to-end project execution, ensuring seamless delivery, stakeholder alignment, and consistent progress across multiple concurrent initiatives.
With over a decade of experience across healthcare technology, and digital operations, Marriam specializes in translating client strategy into executable roadmaps across web platforms, portals, CRM ecosystems, and digital content solutions. She is recognized for her ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery rigor, proactively manage risk, and drive outcomes in highly regulated environments.
Previously, Marriam served as a Strategic Project Manager at Lundbeck, leading global IT and digital programs including CRM implementations, vendor transitions, automation initiatives, and patient ecosystem rollouts. As an AI Ambassador, she has championed practical and responsible AI adoption through workshops, thought leadership, and real-world implementation.
Marriam earned a Master’s degree in Management from the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and is currently pursuing an MBA at the same institution. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and has completed advanced executive education in Business Analytics and Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online, along with certifications in Strategic Leadership, Value Chain Management, and Digital Marketing Strategy.
Blending technical depth, consulting acumen, and data-driven strategy, Marriam is a trusted partner to clients driving digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth. As the eldest of three sisters and the mother of three daughters, she is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and firmly believes education is the most powerful asset a woman can own. Purpose-driven and deeply family-oriented, she extends her impact beyond the workplace by actively supporting philanthropic initiatives focused on education access and food security for underprivileged children in developing countries.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM-1)
• Strategic Leadership & Management Specialization
• Value Chain Management
• Business Analytics
• Disruptive Strategy
• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - MS Managament
• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urabana Champaign - MBA, Digital Strategy and Marketing
• International Islamic University Islamabad - Electronic Engineering
• Commercial Innovations Solutions Award of Excellence
• PMI.org
• Outside of her professional career, Marriam actively supports philanthropic initiatives focused on education access and food security in underdeveloped regions. As a lifelong learner and advocate for women’s empowerment, she is passionate about investing in education as a catalyst for dignity, resilience, and long-term societal progress.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to lifelong commitment to learning, the courage to evolve, resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to take responsibility early. In my career so far, I’ve learned the importance of leading through change, making thoughtful decisions, and staying focused on outcomes rather than titles. I’ve grown by listening, learning from others, and consistently following through on my commitments. I’m fortunate to have a supportive family, especially my husband, who makes that journey possible, allowing me to keep growing with confidence while staying true to my values.
In short, continuous learning and strong values have been the anchors of my success.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received came from a former manager who told me, “Own your contributions with confidence, When you value your work, others learn to value it too” That stayed with me. It taught me that confidence isn’t about being loud; it’s about standing behind your work and owning your contributions. Since then, I’ve been more intentional about speaking up, taking credit where it’s due, and trusting the value I bring.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice is to believe in your potential and invest confidently in your skills and never underestimate the power of education. The world of technology and leadership is changing quickly, and curiosity, adaptability, and persistence matter more than having a perfect path. Speak up, even when it feels uncomfortable or when you are the only voice in the room, your perspective has value. Don’t let limitations define your ambition. Define success on your own terms and build a career that reflects your values, not just titles or expectations placed on you.
I would summarize by saying: your voice, education, and perspective are your competitive advantage.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges, and opportunities, in my field is keeping pace with rapid technological change while still delivering stable, reliable outcomes. Technologies like AI, data analytics, and automation are moving faster than teams and processes can comfortably adapt. This creates a real opportunity for project and operations leaders who can connect strategy to execution, setting clear priorities, managing change thoughtfully, and ensuring technology delivers real business value. Those who can balance technical understanding with communication, coordination, and people-focused execution will be critical to successful digital transformation. I believe the future belongs to leaders who can humanize technology.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, education, humility, and family are my core values. I believe education creates choice and independence, especially for women. Family keeps me grounded, making my parents, my husband, and my children proud matters deeply to me. I also value service, which is why I actively support food and education-based charities for underprivileged children across the globe. Success, to me, is meaningful only when it creates positive impact beyond yourself And it means little if it doesn’t uplift others.
Locations
Digital Technology
Chicago, IL 60103