Virginia Salak
About Virginia Salak
Virginia Salak is a Senior Project Manager III specializing in Technology and Digital Cybersecurity at CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in technology management, she has held various roles in organizations such as American Eagle Outfitters, PNC, and BNY Mellon.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Salak serves as a Senior Project Manager III in Technology and Digital Cybersecurity at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization in Phoenix, Arizona. In her role, she specializes in escalating cybersecurity initiatives through various project phases and governance processes, aiming to enhance protection measures within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Technology Management
Prior to her current role, Virginia Salak accumulated extensive experience in technology management. She worked at American Eagle Outfitters as a Manager of Technology Infrastructure for 12 years, from 2001 to 2013. She also held positions at PNC, where she served as Program Manager II and Senior Technology Project Manager III, and at BNY Mellon as a Senior Project/Program Manager. Her roles involved overseeing technology projects and programs, focusing on infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Virginia Salak holds multiple degrees from Robert Morris University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from 1984 to 1986 and later completed her MBA with a concentration in Management from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she studied at Penn State University, where she achieved an Associate of Science in Management Information Systems from 1982 to 1984.
Leadership in Cybersecurity Initiatives
In her current position, Virginia leads a Rapid Response Team dedicated to expediting cybersecurity protections and reducing risks. This team addresses executive and board challenges, focusing on driving critical cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard healthcare organizations from increasing threats. Her leadership in this area reflects her commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures.
Career Progression in Project Management
Virginia Salak's career in project management spans several organizations and roles. She began as a Project Manager in the Software Engineering Group at UPMC for nine months in 2013-2014. She then transitioned to various positions that included significant responsibilities in managing technology projects, ultimately leading to her current role at CommonSpirit Health.