Viktorija Zajauskaite
Gävle,X
Summary
Exceptionally organized Business Program Manager with demonstrated leadership and management skills. Over 15 years of experience in planning, organizing, and managing projects. Strong background in problem-solving, employing creativity and innovation to overcome complex challenges related to employees, processes, and costs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Business Program Manager
Microsoft AB
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw budget planning and financial reporting for all assigned programs ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
- Prepared quarterly spend management review materials at site and regional level.
- Support DC Project Manager’s with project estimation, budget management, calculations, formulate project delivery strategies
- Maintain and report project status, monitor progress, and act as escalation point ensuring achievement of intended outcomes.
- Coordinate closely between Data center field operations teams and Global Business Operation teams to foster alignment and partnerships for business and commercial success.
- Create and manage end-to-end process for planning and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and programs.
- Support with contract negotiations at site level and MSSA set-up in country.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective services, reducing operational expenses without compromising quality.
- Power & Rent Program ensuring sufficient funding available and PO coverage across the financial year.
- Capex, COGs & Fuel Accruals
- Liaise with Data center Operational Efficiencies team to ensure campus level financial planning and performance reviews are conducted in accordance to the rhythm of business fiscal calendars and objectives
- EMEA CO+I Headcount Planning Lead, responsible for ensuring smooth and reliable process within region and validating business justifications for each exception request.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and boosting overall team capabilities.
- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Senior Logistics Technician
Microsoft AB
2 2021 - 07.2022
- CE & IT teams business operations tasks
- Forecasting for CE team (Water consumption)
- CE Utility Data reports (reporting to CO+I Cloud infrastructure team, Sweden DC´s data)
- Contacting, searching suppliers for CE and IT operations (evaluating cost saving opportunities)
- Contracting suppliers for CE maintenance & repairs services
- Direct work, negotiation with suppliers/vendors (on-boarding, invoices)
- Purchase orders management for Sweden Data Centers
- Invoices managements for CE & IT teams
- Purchasing CE team services for FY23
- Team management, leadership MMA and GVX teams
- Optimizing shipping costs
- Preparation of outbound shipments
- Documentation inbound and outbound packages
- Cycle, equipment audits to ensure all inventory controls
- RMA handling.
Logistics Manager
Vendora Nordic AB
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels
- Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Negotiated with +10 different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of min 40%
- Implemented packing, organizing, shipping strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs
- Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 250+ packages per day
- Administered sales orders, as well as processed and documented transactions.
Operations Manager
Europcar
10.2006 - 06.2013
- Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
- Monitored front areas so that any questions could be responded to quickly and effectively
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Tourism Services management
Klaipeda University
Lithuania 09.2005 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Baltijos Gymnasium
Lithuania 09.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
Project Management Skills
Operations Management
Effective Time Management
Flexibility and Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Communication and Leadership
Problem-Solving
Budgeting and finance
Strategic Planning
Procurement
Scheduling and Planning
Details
+46762831307, vzajauskaite@microsoft.com
Timeline
Business Program Manager
Microsoft AB
07.2022 - Current
Logistics Manager
Vendora Nordic AB
09.2014 - 02.2021
Operations Manager
Europcar
10.2006 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Tourism Services management
Klaipeda University
09.2005 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Baltijos Gymnasium
09.2002 - 05.2004
Senior Logistics Technician
Microsoft AB
2 2021 - 07.2022
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