Vilma Seitz
About Vilma Seitz
Vilma Seitz is a Project Manager at the European Patent Office, where she leads the Finance 360 programme and oversees the Finance transformation project. She has a diverse background in finance and economics, with previous roles at Munich Re, Texas Instruments, and the Bank of Lithuania.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Vilma Seitz serves as a Project Manager in the Finance Center of Excellence at the European Patent Office since 2021. In this role, she leads the Finance 360 programme, which aligns with the organization's Strategic Plan. Her responsibilities include defining the project vision, strategy, product structure, and timeline for the SAP S/4HANA implementation. She engages in effective communication with top management and various stakeholder groups, ensuring that project objectives are met.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before her current position, Vilma Seitz worked as a Financial Analyst in Management Reporting at the European Patent Office from 2015 to 2021. Her earlier roles include serving as a Cost Accountant at Texas Instruments from 2013 to 2015 and as an Intern in the Corporate Finance M&A department at Munich Re in 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Economist in the International Relations Department at the Bank of Lithuania from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background
Vilma Seitz has a strong academic background in economics and finance. She studied at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from 2006 to 2009 and a Master of Science in Finance from 2011 to 2013. She also attended Universiteit Utrecht for a year in 2008 to 2009, where she studied Economics. Furthermore, she completed a program at the Joint Vienna Institute, International Monetary Fund, focusing on Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy, Financial Policies, and Programming from 2010 to 2011.
Project Management Skills
In her role as Project Manager, Vilma Seitz manages both internal and external resources to build an effective project team for the Finance transformation project. She oversees project monitoring and maintains a risk register to ensure the success of the Finance process transformation. Her ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders is crucial for the successful execution of her projects.