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Vicki Kirk

Belper,Derbyshire

Summary

Accomplished project manager with extensive expertise in PRINCE2 methodology and MS Project proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time scheduling and allocation, effective communication, and project leadership. Adept at coordinating project lifecycles to ensure successful outcomes. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic planning and execution.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Manager

Konica Minolta
Remote
2012.11 - 2026.04
  • End-to-end delivery of printer and digital solution installation projects across public and private sector customers. Projects included 400+ device installations across multiple sites.
  • Managing full project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Leading customer kick-off calls, setting expectations, defining scope, milestones, and delivery approach.
  • Ownership and maintenance of RAID logs, proactively identifying, mitigating and escalating risks and issues.
  • Chairing regular customer meetings, progress reviews, and internal delivery calls.
  • Managing project plans, dependencies, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Acting as primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensuring clear communication, documentation, and successful project handover into BAU/service.

Project Manager

Prolog
Nottingham
2010.09 - 2012.11

Delivered successful implementation of winter fuels allowance handling for Department of Work and Pensions, ensuring compliance with security requirements. Achieved effective setup of call centre and back office systems, streamlining application tracking processes.
Executed changeover of e-commerce platform for Mothercare, optimising online shopping experience.
Implemented loyalty and gift cards for RSPB, driving customer engagement and satisfaction.

Project Manager

Hays Recruitment
Warwick
2009.06 - 2010.09

Achieved successful completion of the project to merge six contact centres on time,overcoming previous challenges faced by another team.
Delivered effective relocation of 23 staff members, ensuring access to essential IT systems and continuity in service delivery.
Executed a comprehensive advertising campaign to inform the public about telephone number changes, ensuring compliance with TUPE legislation.
Produced a lessons learnt report upon project completion, facilitating ongoing improvements in future co-location efforts.

Project Manager

Trinity Expert Systems
Coventry
2007.12 - 2009.01
  • Successfully delivered Microsoft SharePoint, SAP Business One, and Microsoft Navision projects on time and within budget.

Project Manager/Tester

PRIAM Business Software
Rugby
2004.08 - 2007.11
  • Achieved successful implementation of ERP and web-enabled systems through effective customer management.

Education

BA (Hons) - Business Studies

Coventry University
Coventry
1996.01 - 2000.01

Skills

  • Time scheduling and allocation
  • PRINCE2 expertise
  • MS project proficiency
  • Effective communication skills
  • Project leadership and coordination
  • Project lifecycle expertise

Certification

  • Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner
  • Agile Practitioner
  • ITIL 4

REFERENCES

Available on request.

Timeline

Project Manager

Konica Minolta
2012.11 - 2026.04

Project Manager

Prolog
2010.09 - 2012.11

Project Manager

Hays Recruitment
2009.06 - 2010.09

Project Manager

Trinity Expert Systems
2007.12 - 2009.01

Project Manager/Tester

PRIAM Business Software
2004.08 - 2007.11

BA (Hons) - Business Studies

Coventry University
1996.01 - 2000.01
Vicki Kirk