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Gunta Dejus

Baldone

Summary

Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Area Manager in Latvia

Swedbank AS
09.2021 - Current
  • Localize the Group’s IT process regulatory documents and procedures in Latvia, including informing colleagues and organizing/conducting training. Cooperate with supervisory authorities by preparing and providing the required information. Ensure appropriate control over the execution of the IT service contract — SLA (service level agreement). Participate in the IT investment planning process, ensuring that Latvia’s/Baltic needs are included in the annual investment plan. Monitor the implementation. Resource escalations, conflict resolution, recommendations for improving local/Baltic/group processes.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Banking / Insurance

Head of the Information Technology and Telecommuni

VAS „Latvijas dzelzceļš”
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Lead, plan, and control the department’s work, including defining job competencies. Prepare and implement budget proposals. Plan and oversee the execution of information system development projects. Plan and supervise projects for the renewal and modernization of existing information systems. Participate in specifying information system development processes, as well as in evaluating their usefulness and potential for development. Prepare reports and statements on the implementation, maintenance, and updates of IT systems. Ensure representation of the company’s interests in matters of IT development and interoperability of information systems with neighboring railways, railway organization working groups, state institutions, commercial enterprises, and EU-level systems.
  • Sector: Transport / Logistics

Smart Meter Program Manager

AS Sadales tīkls
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Procurement Management.Organize and lead procurement of smart electricity meters, data collection devices, and data reading systems. Coordinate documentation development (tender regulations, technical specifications, general agreements). International & Local Collaboration.
    Cooperate with manufacturers (China), software developers (Germany), and colleagues at AS Sadales Tīkls and AS Latvenergo (IT division). Program Planning & Oversight.
    Develop, monitor, and coordinate program structure, resources, risk management, and scheduling. Track and ensure budget execution. Process Development. Establish internal processes (meter testing procedures, software circulation and storage, installation principles for annual planning).
    Team Leadership. Directly manage a team of 8 employees.
    Reporting. Prepare and deliver reports to the Board.
  • Sector: Energy / Electricity

IT Project Portfolio Manager (Baltics)

AS Swedbank
02.2012 - 09.2018
  • Plan and manage the 3‑year IT project roadmap (activities, timelines, costs, expected benefits).Develop and oversee the detailed 1‑year IT project plan. Approve and monitor the annual IT development budget. Register projects in the system and ensure staff access. Track deadlines, manage changes, and prepare required documentation. Provide regular reports (annual, quarterly, monthly) on project progress and deliveries.
    Guide employees on required processes, documents, approvals, and time tracking.
  • Sector: Banking / Insurance

Customer Offer Development Manager, Baltics

AS Swedbank
11.2008 - 02.2012
  • Develop, implement, and maintain customer segmentation principles, service models, loyalty programs, and sales campaigns for corporate clients in the Baltic's (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia).Plan sales volumes, revenues, and expenses for up to 3 years. Monitor execution of plans and regularly report progress to management and colleagues (department heads across the Baltic's).
  • Sector: Banking / Insurance

Micro-Enterprise Segment Manager

AS Hansabanka
07.2007 - 11.2008
  • Develop a loyalty program for micro-enterprises aimed at increasing customer numbers, turnover, and loyalty. Collaborate with product development departments and branches to organize sales campaigns, monitor execution, and evaluate results. Prepare reports for management, product development departments, and branches. Conduct training sessions for new employees.
  • Sector: Banking / Insurance

Manager of Corporate Customers

AS Hansabanka
09.2005 - 07.2007
  • Provide consultations on banking services to corporate clients. Issue loans and leasing agreements. Build and maintain client relationships.
  • Sector: Banking / Insurance

Customer Support Specialist

AS Hansabanka
12.2004 - 09.2005
  • Serve both corporate and individual clients. Carry out daily banking operations (cash transactions, product sales).
    Review short‑term credit applications for individual clients.
    Handle and process documentation.
  • Sector: Banking / Insurance

Secretary

Advertisement Agency „Esplanāde”
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Ensure smooth office operations (document management, answering calls, issuing and processing invoices, ordering office supplies, etc.). Assist in various advertising and promotional projects.

Sector: Administrative Work / Assistance

Education

Master’s Degree - Economics / Business Management

University of Latvia
Latvia
01.2010

Bachelor - Economics / Business Management

University of Latvia
Latvia
01.2008

Secondary School - Computer Technology Department

Riga State Technical School
Latvia
01.2004

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Goals and performance
  • Staff training and development

Valodas

Latvian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Russian
Limited Working

Timeline

IT Area Manager in Latvia

Swedbank AS
09.2021 - Current

Head of the Information Technology and Telecommuni

VAS „Latvijas dzelzceļš”
09.2019 - 09.2021

Smart Meter Program Manager

AS Sadales tīkls
09.2018 - 07.2019

IT Project Portfolio Manager (Baltics)

AS Swedbank
02.2012 - 09.2018

Customer Offer Development Manager, Baltics

AS Swedbank
11.2008 - 02.2012

Micro-Enterprise Segment Manager

AS Hansabanka
07.2007 - 11.2008

Manager of Corporate Customers

AS Hansabanka
09.2005 - 07.2007

Customer Support Specialist

AS Hansabanka
12.2004 - 09.2005

Secretary

Advertisement Agency „Esplanāde”
01.2003 - 12.2004

Master’s Degree - Economics / Business Management

University of Latvia

Bachelor - Economics / Business Management

University of Latvia

Secondary School - Computer Technology Department

Riga State Technical School

Courses

  • ITIL (Magnetic Latvia, 2020)
  • Agile ways of working SAFE (2022)
  • X, Y, Z and A generations: Challenges for employers, parents, and teachers (LU Open Minded, 2021)
  • New manager course (2018)
Gunta Dejus