A practitioner panel exploring how Agile principles work across different organizational environments, including legal, and what happens when Agile meets governance, compliance, established processes, competing stakeholder needs, and cultures that were not designed around Agile.
By the end of this session, we will be able to:
-Identify where Agile principles create friction with governance, compliance, and established processes — and why that friction is often a signal, not a failure.
-Apply practical strategies for adapting Agile practices in regulated or non-tech environments, drawing on real fintech and legal-ops examples.
-Recognize which Agile values can flex to fit organizational constraints, and which are worth holding firm on.
Alicia Walker is a Senior Manager of Global Development Program Management at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, where she leads cross-functional strategic initiatives within Development Services & Operational Excellence.
With over 18 years of experience spanning pharmaceuticals, technology, and utilities, Alicia has built a career driving program governance, Agile transformation, and operational excellence at organizations including IBM and Pacific Gas & Electric. She previously led the development of PG&E's Project Management Center of Excellence, supporting more than 20,000 employees, and has a track record of improving on-time delivery and stakeholder engagement through structured governance frameworks.
Alicia holds a PMP certification along with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Scrum Master credentials, and is passionate about bringing structure and clarity to complex, ambiguous initiatives.
Niverta brings over 10 years of experience in project management and more than 9 years in Agile, having led complex projects across a range of domains.
She currently serves as VP of Professional Development for the PMI Hudson Valley Chapter, where she creates engaging learning opportunities that help members grow and thrive. She holds a BSEE from Manhattan College along with PMP, PSM1, SSM 5.1 and 6, and ICP-ENT certifications.
On this panel, Niverta brings a team-culture and coaching lens to the conversation on adapting Agile beyond traditional tech environments, and she's looking forward to sharing that perspective and connecting with attendees.
Virtual, via Zoom - Zoom meeting link will be included in registration confirmation e-mail.
PMI Westchester Chapter members: Free
Non-Chapter members: $5
Payments must be made in advance by PayPal or credit card.
Credit card payments can be made through PayPal without the need for a PayPal account.
Registration fee is non-refundable.
Pre-registration is required; registration closes Thursday, 22 Oct 2026 at 11:59 p.m.