Lelia Gaes
About Lelia Gaes
Lelia Gaes is a Senior Project Manager at Thoughtworks, with a diverse background in project and operations management across various industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as ING Lease, Orange, and IPSX, contributing to business process optimization and team management.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Lelia Gaes serves as a Senior Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages a team of 5 to 11 back-end engineers, focusing on product backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and release planning. She facilitates optimal communication by reporting on project progress and escalating issues as needed. Her responsibilities include translating sales and finance business needs into the product backlog through user stories.
Previous Experience at ING Lease
Lelia Gaes has extensive experience at ING Lease, where she held multiple roles. She served as Deputy General Manager for 3 months in 2013, following a 5-year tenure as Operations Manager from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as General Manager from 2013 to 2017 and as Operations Officer for 1 year from 2006 to 2007. Her roles involved overseeing operations and managing various projects within the organization.
Experience at Orange Money
Lelia Gaes worked as a Program Manager at Orange Money from 2020 to 2022. During her time there, she contributed to the management and execution of programs aimed at enhancing financial services. Her role involved coordinating various initiatives to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
Background in Finance and Accounting
Lelia Gaes began her career as a Financial Accountant at NN, where she worked from 2003 to 2006. This role provided her with foundational experience in financial management and accounting practices. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Academia de Studii Economice din București, which she completed from 1998 to 2002.
Leadership at IPSX
Lelia Gaes held the position of Chief Operations Officer at IPSX from 2018 to 2020, where she was responsible for overseeing operational strategies and initiatives. She also served as a Project Manager for 2 months in 2018. Her leadership roles at IPSX involved managing projects and ensuring operational efficiency within the organization.