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Goda Žakienė

Summary

Experienced and dedicated strategic project/program manager with 20 years of cross-functional experience within the financial, technology, and telecommunication industries. With a proven track record of driving transformative initiatives, leading remote teams, and excelling in C-Level stakeholder management, I am renowned for my effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Committed to catalyzing positive change in dynamic business landscapes, I bring a passion for innovation and a results-driven approach to every project.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP – Compliance Regulatory Coordination Team

Moody's Corporation
Lithuania (Remote)
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Led the development and implementation of a strategic regulatory request management system project, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements.
  • Coordinated timely responses to multiple regulatory projects across EMEA and APAC regions, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
  • Oversaw recruitment, training, and onboarding for the Regulatory Compliance Team (RCT), fostering a cohesive and high-performing team environment.
  • Led Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, promoting company engagement in diversity events and collaborating with external organizations.

Senior Project/Program Manager

Danske Bank
Lithuania
04.2015 - 08.2021
  • Orchestrated the establishment of the AML Center of Excellence in Lithuania, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
  • Successfully managed the recruitment, onboarding, and oversight of 600 AML professionals across the Nordics and Lithuania, meeting both regulatory requirements and strategic company objectives.
  • Led a strategic AML Clean-up project in collaboration with leading consultancy firms, overseeing the review and enhancement of over 1 million customer accounts and implementing an agile project management framework to optimize efficiency.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering projects on time and within budget through effective resource allocation and prioritization.

Project/Project Delivery Manager

DXC Technology
Lithuania
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring smooth execution and delivery of project objectives.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to customer operations.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex IT projects with multiple dependencies and constraints.
  • Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.

Senior Analyst

Western Union Business Solutions (Convera)
Lithuania
07.2010 - 04.2013
  • Conducted Due Diligence (DD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers, utilizing analytical skills to assess AML risks effectively, contributing to enhanced compliance measures.
  • Prepared Know Your Customer (KYC) questionnaires, collaborated with the first line of defense to evaluate KYC responses, ensuring thorough onboarding of new customers, and facilitated multiple AML awareness training sessions for company employees and senior management, enhancing organizational compliance awareness.
  • Participated in external audits, providing insights and support to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Internal Communications Manager

BITE Group
Lithuania
01.2008 - 08.2009
  • Enhanced employee engagement by developing and implementing strategic internal communications plans.
  • Formulated and implemented a comprehensive strategy for corporate and employee events, including vendor management, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Increased awareness of company initiatives through well-crafted content, including newsletters, intranet articles, and executive updates.
  • Supported the PR manager by drafting press releases, contributing to the organization's external communication efforts.

Education

Finance

Mykolas Romeris University
Lithuania
2009

Business Administration (BSc)

International Business School (IBS) At VU
Lithuania
2006

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective leader
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Staff Management
  • Team building
  • Employee Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Corporate Communications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Russian
Limited Working

Certification

• PMI-CAPM (Project Management Institute)

• Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)

• Project Management Tools & Techniques (GPMF)

• ITIL V3 (EXIN)

Timeline

AVP – Compliance Regulatory Coordination Team

Moody's Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Project/Program Manager

Danske Bank
04.2015 - 08.2021

Project/Project Delivery Manager

DXC Technology
04.2013 - 04.2015

Senior Analyst

Western Union Business Solutions (Convera)
07.2010 - 04.2013

Internal Communications Manager

BITE Group
01.2008 - 08.2009

Finance

Mykolas Romeris University

Business Administration (BSc)

International Business School (IBS) At VU
Goda Žakienė