Dani Beckman

Dani Beckman serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, teaching PJMT 510: Schedule Management within the Master of Science in Project Management program. With over 20 years of industry experience, she concurrently holds senior roles as Program Manager at Comerica’s BPMO and Principal Consultant at Mavendog, LLC.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Post-Secondary and Adult Education
• MS in Project Management, Northeastern University

Professional certifications comprise Scaled Scrum Master (SSMC), SAFe Agilist, and PMI Project Management Professional (PMP). Beckman critically examines methodology integration in regulated sectors, challenging misapplications of Agile terminology versus genuine adaptability. She emphasizes foundational principles to combat industry confusion, particularly in financial contexts where regulatory constraints demand precision.

Her leadership extends to the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she previously served as Vice President of Marketing for the Metrolina Chapter, contributing to two Chapter of the Year awards. As a dedicated PMP mentor, she guides certification candidates while advocating that specialized project management degrees (MSPM) provide distinct career advantages over generic MBAs.