Kathryn Gibson
About Kathryn Gibson
Kathryn Gibson is a Project Portfolio Director at SITA, where she leads a technical team managing various SaaS applications. With extensive experience in project and portfolio management, she has held multiple roles at SITA since 2001 and holds advanced degrees in software engineering and project management.
Current Role as Project Portfolio Director
Kathryn Gibson currently serves as the Project Portfolio Director at SITA, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads a technical team responsible for managing various Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. Her focus includes overseeing platforms such as Salesforce, Marketo, Docusign, Xactly, Episerver, Sharepoint, and Power BI. Her leadership in this capacity emphasizes the importance of effective project management and the integration of technology solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience at SITA
Kathryn Gibson has extensive experience at SITA, having held multiple positions since 2001. She worked as a Web Editor from 2001 to 2004, then transitioned to Senior Consultant in eService Solution Design from 2004 to 2008. Following this, she served as Project Manager in the Information Services PMO for 11 months in 2008-2009, and as Portfolio Manager for Software Development from 2009 to 2014. Most recently, she was a Senior Portfolio Manager from 2014 to 2019, where she focused on domain management of Sales and Marketing solutions.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Kathryn Gibson holds a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering and User Interface Design from Open University. She also completed a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Technology at Brunel University London. Additionally, she achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2008, which underscores her expertise in project management methodologies.
Expertise in Application Lifecycle Management
Kathryn Gibson possesses expertise in in-house and SaaS application lifecycle management. Her skills encompass various phases including design, implementation, migration, release management, and decommissioning of applications. This comprehensive knowledge allows her to effectively manage and optimize the use of technology solutions within organizations, ensuring that projects align with business objectives and governance standards.