Vicki Kirk, Pmp
About Vicki Kirk, Pmp
Vicki Kirk is an Information Technology Program Manager at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in project management spanning over a decade, she mentors junior project managers and leads project management initiatives within the organization.
Current Role at Mathematica
Vicki Kirk serves as an Information Technology Program Manager at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads project management and staffing activities within the Systems and Technology Group. Kirk oversees the life-cycle development process, ensuring that projects align with organizational standards. She also develops and implements project management best practices through the Enterprise Project Management Office.
Previous Experience at Mathematica
Kirk previously worked at Mathematica as a Senior Information Technology Project Manager from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on managing IT projects and contributed to the overall project management framework of the organization. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her current position.
Career Background in IT Project Management
Before joining Mathematica, Vicki Kirk worked at Allstate Financial Services, LLC as an IT Project Manager from 2008 to 2018. In this capacity, she managed various IT projects, enhancing her skills in project management. Additionally, she worked at JCPenney as a Lead Expert from 2012 to 2018, where she gained further experience in leadership and project execution.
Education and Professional Development
Vicki Kirk studied at National Louis University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Elementary Education and Teaching from 1989 to 1991. Her educational background contributes to her approach in mentoring and training less-experienced project managers at Mathematica, where she actively supports professional development within her team.
Mentorship and Leadership
Kirk is committed to mentoring and training less-experienced project managers at Mathematica. She leads a team of IT project managers within the Systems and Technology Group, fostering an environment of growth and knowledge sharing. Her leadership role emphasizes the importance of developing future project management talent within the organization.