Richard Murphy

Richard (Rick) Murphy is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience at IBM from 2007 to present, serving in various leadership roles including Global Program Leader and IBM Certified Executive Project Manager. Recognized as a "Thought Leader" within IBM's Project Management Center of Excellence, Rick has successfully managed large-scale cloud migration projects, overseeing budgets ranging from $5M to $50M and teams of up to 100+ full-time employees. Prior experiences include delivering significant digital modernization services in Europe at IBM Deutschland GmbH, and senior project management positions within the Connecticut State University System and New England Electric / National Grid, demonstrating strong expertise in infrastructure consolidation and application portfolio rationalization. Educational credentials include a graduate certificate from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University.