Experienced Program/Project Manager Copenhagen, Danmark

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(Updated 2024-01-16)

Experienced Program/Project Manager

Copenhagen, Danmark

Native Danish, English, Fluent Svenska, Norwegian, Intermediate German

  • Finance Sector
  • IT security and infrastructure
  • Commercial management

Skills (36)

SME

Project Management

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

FINANCE

Change Management

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Vendor Management

OPERATIONS

Product Management

BUSINESS CASE

Procurement

Portfolio Management

VENDOR SELECTION

IT SOURCING

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

WORKFLOW

TEAM MANAGEMENT

PAYMENTS

PRINCE2

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

PROCESS MANAGEMENT

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Identity Management

RETAIL

Identity and Access Management

CUSTOMER SERVICE

CRM

SALES MANAGEMENT

RETAIL SALES

IAM

COACHING

BILLING

Zendesk

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

LIFE SCIENCE

Summary

The consultant is an accomplished program manager with a proven track record in Strategy, Digitaldevelopment, and IT transformation, with experience in both driving business strategy and digital development. A significant part of his early career he was a management consultant with top tier international Management consultantcy +10 years

He has significant experience in successfully delivering programs in the Financial sector and have work in close corporation with both business and technical elements.

He has significant experience working with complex international corporations, and have successfully managed cross-border initiatives, collaborating with teams spread across different locations and time zones. He's ability to navigate the complexities of international projects, combined with his technical expertise, enables him to drive successful outcomes in a global context. His international experience includes work in Europe, MEA, Asia, and North America.

As a manager and leader he continuously receives high level of 360 feedback (above 3 on a 4 point scale)

Experience since: 1998

Main competence areas

● Programme/Project manager
● Senior stakeholder management
● Change Management

Professional Experience

Program manager and Specialist
AP Pension

2021-10 - 2023-12

Henrik was responsible for a portfolio of projects including the Post IT merger of an acquired company where the benefits in terms of IT integration and processes had not earlier been met.
Also in the portfolio of project was a transformation of large portfolio of Customer facing IT applications and system. This included the several contract negotiations and subsequent contract management.
Responsible for the following responsibilities advisor/projects: • Adviser for selection of new core system (Festina Finance) • Project manager for outsourcing of cloud infrastructure services • Compliance lead for the cloud outsourcing service providers assessment • Project manager for selection new workflow system including requirement analysis, identification, negotiation, and selection • Project manager for selection new process management system including identification, negotiation Management Consultant / Project manager • Project manager for the outsourcing of infrastructure and it operations for Nærpension - and transforming the solution to cloud operations. This included Negotiating contracts, and managing supplier, as well change management for the business • Project manager for Infrastructure Security update projects covering Windows7 closure, • Project manager for Infrastructure Security enhancement and upgrade project covering infrastructure, application, and access system upgrades IT Security IT project management Contract management Digital Development
Advisor
Tayyab

2023-06 - 2023-12

Henrik functioned as an advisor for the Islamic digital bank on strategies (bank-as-a-platform, white labelling, direct) Digital Development Project management Funding management Sales and expansion strategy Audience Project
Advisor
AudienceProject

2022-06 - 2022-11

Henrik was responsible for the review and recovering of a major customer project for customer loyalty and commercial impact measurement, which insured the timely delivery to the customer.

Digital Development Project management Loyalty management

Project manager and Specialist
National Water Company

2021-12 - 2022-05

Henrik was responsible for the review, design, and development of a new end2end strategy process for the NWC, including organization design of operations team, strategic portfolio management, and process Project management Strategy
Adviser and Project manager
PensionDanmark

2020-02 - 2021-09

Henrik was responsible for the delivery of several project in a Full IT transformation program with reference to the COO and CIO including: • Adviser and Manager for the Implementation team for Architecture, and Technical Platform (End2End Azure Cloud infrastructure platform) • Procurement and implementation of a new IAM/IGA system with reference to the Chief Digital Risk Officer • Digital development - Implementation of end2end Digital solution of new system for Rehabilitation (incl several standard and non-standard components) Project management Identity Management (IdM) cloud Transformation Procurement Devops Systems development chatbot Decisions Workflow system Digital Development Management Consultant / Project manager
Programme manager
ScalePoint

2019-10 - 2020-02

Program manager for the implementation program for two major Insurance clients for claims workflow solution with reference to the CSO Program management Project management Digital Development International projects
Board member
Analytic Trust A/S

2018-01 - 2020-01

Advisor and Project Manager
MT Højgaard Group

2019-04 - 2019-11

Adviser on eDiscovey and delivery eDiscovery Project management Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Research - Transformation of National Stipend solution (SU)
Advicer and Project Manager
Government institution

2018-10 - 2019-03

Defining Business and IT approach to transformation of major government payment solution responsible for stipends administration and payments to Danish students with a yearly value of approx. 3,7 Billion USD (equal to 1% of the Danish GNP) Design of new financial infrastructure solution including connectivity to all stakeholders Redesign of Service models for multiple institutions (from high Schools to Universities) for over 2000 user.
Project management Commercial project management

Program manager
SAXO Bank

2018-01 - 2018-11

Henrik was responsible for the program Management of a portfolio of several key projects including 2 procurements: • Customer Engagement Hub; Design of solution, Identification and procurement of platform - Sup-plier and vendor management • Creation of AI tools and ChatBots for Customer Ex-perience and support and effective knowledge management • Azure Cloud migrations of Customer Experience solutions including dealing with Data PII and Security issues/solutions in a Financial setup • Building a Global delivery of Outbound dialing solu-tion using data end to end in the sales funnel from Lead to Sales, and up-sell • Conversion of customer data and implementation • Offshoring - driving Indian development teams • Creating and delivering supporting solutions for Banking as a Platform and API management team Management Consultant / Project manager All focusing on improving the performance and scalability of Saxo Banks Sales and Service organization cloud Transformation Program management Project management Windows Azure Artificial Intelligence Zendesk (Service Deks tool) Microsoft CRM chatbot CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Procurement Ministry of Higher Education and Science - Review and preparation of transformation of National Stipend solution (SU)
Advisor
Government institution

2017-08 - 2017-11

Henrik led preparations of a major public program (estimated value 60-80mio USD) for stipends administration and pay-ments to Danish students with a yearly value of approx. 3,7 Billion USD (equal to 1% of the Danish GNP) With the purpose of assisting the public institution with: Identifying the key elements of the program including major Business case elements, and mobilizing the Business Advising on Delivery model for the program, and pit-falls for delivery. 

Scoping new payment engine and the new Omnichannel strategy Identified the major risks of program delivery advising on the development of initial documents of the program (Business Case, PID, Risk evaluation) Commercial project management Project management

Interim CSO International Sales responsible and Coach for Sales, Business
Q-Interline

2016-08 - 2017-08

development and Strategy As part of the Executive leadership team - Henrik was responsible for developing and execution an international sales strategy for a SME, including definition of Strategic Portfolio, and Organizational Change management follow-up, and Omnichannel Strategy.
This included being responsible for sales in 35 countries with focus on the US and Germany - responsible for German Country office Henrik transformed the sales approach from a Product to a Service based approach, which resulted in transforming the sales and improving the overall result of the company and landing the largest German Dairy Group.
Strategy Portfolio Management Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Sales Management Team management People Management General Manager Line management FT-NIR
Advisor and Project Manager
Nordea

2015-10 - 2017-01

Henrik supported transition to a Nordic setup for Technical support and Facility management. Development of Strategy and Governance for Nordic Technical Services. Development of Governance board for the Nordic organization and reporting template for Operations and Project portfolio.
Supporting compliance process for Nordea's operational requirements as a G-SIB institution (Systemically Management Consultant / Project manager important financial institution) with updated procedures and meeting other compliance requirements Implementation of Nordic setup for operations and imple-mentation, including facilitation of discussion with key stake-holders. Review of current operations, organization, and staff.
Development and recommendations on process specifica-tions for well beyond 1200 maintenance procedures.
Review of vendor contracts and service levels, and contract compliance reviews Project management Data analysis IT Governance Strategy Portfolio Management
Trainer and Advisor
AMBU

2016-01 - 2016-02

Strengthening communication and problem solving for the Sales, Product and Marketing group Henrik developed and held workshops for the management of the Product and Marketing group for increased perfor-mance in sales and product presentations Communication Strategy Sales Management Markedskommunikation
Programme manager CWIN Sales/Billing Programme (30 mio + USD)
DONG Energy (Ørsted)

2014-02 - 2015-07

Responsible for managing the CWIN Sales project in close co-operation with the sales business- and IT organization. With reference to the EVP (Head of Customer and Markets) and CIO.
The project involved efficient planning and execution of CRM and Billing, stakeholder-, risk- and changemanagement and a clear focus on the Business Case. And 2 times EU tender for the Customer system (CRM+Billing).
The assignment involved significant organizational change management, and cross business alignment. Securing buy-in at cross business and at senior levels in the organization.
System involved SAP CRM, Sales Force, MS CRM, SAP FI, Genesys and many other related systems Program management Sales Management People Management
Trainer and Advisor
BSR

2014-11 - 2014-12

Top management communication workshops and training Communication Management Consultant / Project manager
Project Manager
Falck Assistance

2013-08 - 2013-10

Web product project Henrik Managed the "Build Your Own" (new web product), and Monthly payments for web implementation, and part of Omnichannel Strategy implementation Project management Product management Loyalty management Digital Development
Project Manager
Falck Assistance

2013-03 - 2013-07

New Customer management system As part of an new Omnichannel Strategy Specification and implementation of new Core Customer system with integra-tion to Salesforce and Superoffice CRM system, Genesys and other related systems Henrik was responsible for the specification and key business interaction of the most complex track in the implemen-tation.
The assignment involved significant organizational change management, and cross business alignment.
The project included concept for online ordering of physical and service products.
Project management
Project manager
Nordea

2012-08 - 2013-04

Program Management and content input; Integrated Facility Management With reference to the senior management (COO's) Henrik was responsible running a political highly sensible program with multiple stakeholder for the assessment of the poten-tial business and benefit case for outsourcing of the Banks Integrated services.

This resulted in the largest IFM contract in the Financial industry in the Nordic region at the time. 


The assignment includes senior stakeholder management both internally and externally, program planning and execution, and delivering and managing expert input.

Program management Procurement facility management People Management Outsourcing

Advisor
Integrated Facility Management (IFM)

2012-08 - 2012-09

Organizational review and re-structuring With reference to the CEO Henrik is responsible for refocus-ing the clients organizations it Operations.
Project manager
Liberalization of Public

2012-05 - 2012-09

market With reference to the top management Henrik Managed the creation, the foundation and implementation of the liberalization of a signification Public area/Market including Business case.
Cost management Carve Out Management Consultant / Project manager
Advisor
Erhvervsstyrelsen

2012-04 - 2012-08

Program review; Transformation program With reference to the CEO Henrik is conducting of a review €30 mio+ IT and Business program for modernisation of the entire IT portfolio. Reviewing and recommending changes and improvement in Program management and execution.
Review
Project Manager - Strategy Development
Ministry of Education

2012-04 - 2012-05

Facilitation of a breakdown of the vision and ambition to transform the strategy into a set of executable tracks for PMO execution This was delivered as a part of a package to the newly ap-pointed top management of the Ministry's it and learning Authority.
Strategy Project management Portfolio Management 20 Education institutions
Project manager and Advisor
Government institutions

2011-10 - 2012-02

Design and Creation of a Procurement and IT SSC With reference to top management in 20 separate organization, defining and driving the strategic portfolio. 

The assignment involved significant organizational change management, and cross organizational alignment.

IT economy IT Governance Shared Service

Project Manager
Ministry of Education

2011-07 - 2011-09

Development of strategy, definition of process visions, Large scale transformation of major institution Strategy Program management
Advisor
Falck Assistance

2011-04 - 2011-07

Sales Strategy and implementation CRM platform Program Review and rescue - recommendation of Governance, Strategy, Business case and Implementation.
With reference to the CEO and Head of sales and Marketing Henrik performed a review of the implementation of the new e-business and customer relations management program. Providing actionable recommendations to Falck and supplier for the recovery of the project.
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Review Strategy Management Consultant / Project manager
Program manager and Advisor
MT Højgaard Group

2010-10 - 2011-03

Development of IT Governance process for interaction with subsidiaries
Program manager and Advisor
Lindpro A/S

2010-11 - 2011-03

Industrial Installation company; 1000+ employees; Henrik Program managed the development of a new IT strategy, including concepts for it supported service concepts IT strategy IT service management (ITSM or IT services)
Program manager and Adviso
IT Governance

2010-02 - 2011-03

Outsourcing Strategy, Demand specification, Full vendor selection process and Negotiations, with direct reference to the Corporate CFO.
Henrik program managed the development of a Sourcing Strategy with the involved of MTHs Executive Team, and with the subsequent Outsourcing of Operations.
This included the securing business buy-in, preparing the organization (business-wide) for receiving new services Henrik led a team, which facilitated the CXO level input and created an IT sourcing strategy and ran the subsequent im-plementation and sourcing of the client's operation to IBM.
Outsourcing IT service management (ITSM or IT services)
Advisor and project manager
CARE Denmark

2010-10 - 2011-02

Henrik assisted CARE Denmark in developing and implementing a strategy for industry partnership Strategy
Program manager and Advisor
MT Højgaard Group

2010-08 - 2010-10

Facilitation and Coaching of technology group's strategy and innovation process Strategy 38 Higher Danish Education institutions
Program manager
Government institutions

2009-03 - 2010-09

Program Manager for the Merger of IT and processes, for reducing cost and increased effective-ness and innovation Management Consultant / Project manager Henrik led a team of 6 consultants Outsourcing Strategy Shared Service Procurement
Program manager
European Statoil/ Equinor (Nordic)

2007-07 - 2009-06

European Program Manager for Merger program With direct reference to the European CFO Henrik led, the highest priority cross European program for a IT post merger program across 3 countries (NO, SE, DK), including alignment and implementation of new process setup The assignment covered implementation of all main financial, sales and distribution processes of the company, and was carried out in a multi stakeholder environment including CEO, country CFOs and heads of Sales with significant change management efforts involved.
 
The assignment includes Management responsibility for 50 internal resources (5 countries) and 4 external vendors Strategy Post Merger Program management

Program manager
Statoil / Equinor and Nordea

2007-01 - 2007-06

Recovery and Program management for joint Member Loyalty and payment card program.
Henrik led the Recovery and Strategic development and implementation of a strategic program. Acting as joint Management Consultant / Project manager pro-gram manager for Technical and Business tracks including Management responsibility for 20 internal resources and 7 external vendors in 3 countries.
Program management Loyalty programme Shell Europe (25 countries)
Project manager
POLSAG

2007-03 - 2007-06

Review and recommendation of Program Governance and Strategy Henrik Reviewed and made recommendations for implemen-tation strategy, Organization, and Governance for National Danish Police (30 mio. Euro program POLSAG; 70 mio euro on closure) Review
Training manager
Lego

2007-06 - 2007-06

Top Management communication; Course Manager Delivery of course and workshop for improving Strategic communication and recommendations Trainer
Program manager
Statoil

2005-06 - 2006-03

Loyalty and payment card program Strategy Review, Integration and Transformation of European Operations With direct reference to the European CEO and COO Henrik reviewed the current operations strategy (IT, Operations, Finance and SC) and recommendations for Global alignment, and development of a one stop responsibility structure through-out the operations supply chain with Transformation and Merger of the European IT and business Program management Loyalty programme
Board member
Epinion A/S

2001-01 - 2006-01

Language Networks and communities ● English ● HBS Alumni Native or bilingual proficiency ● HBS Alumni Association of NYC Management Consultant / Project manager ● German Professional working proficiency ● Swedish Professional working proficiency ● Norwegian Professional working proficiency Management Consultant / Project manager
Program Manager
Mazda Motors Europe

2005-01 - 2006-01

2005 - 2006 Assessment of current IT setup, project execution model and Transformation of the European IT organization Program Manager for the Assessment of current IT setup, project execution model and Transformation of the European IT organization to Effective delivery and Strategic Partner Henrik conducted a review cross location of Leverkusen, Germany and Antwerp, Belgium of the European IT organization with Reference to the EVP of Customer Service and Logistics.
On the basis of the analysis a catalogue of improvement initiatives for Mazda Motors Europe was created for Transforming the IT organization into cost effective and Strategic partner for the Business (including Governance, It Strategy, Organization, and delivery and coding standards).
The Assignment also included an assessment of the Management of the current IT organization, as well as a proposal of a new organization for the IT function and definition of the transformation program.'
Business and Change manager and Management Coach
Payment And Loyalty System

2005-01 - 2005-01

Strategic and Organizational Change Management Coach - Delivery Management; Henrik was responsible for securing the alignment in the project portfolio and coordination of five IT projects (15 mio. € in value) to be delivered to a tight deadline in a high-risk project portfolio.
Program management Review Loyalty programme Other clients Maersk, Arbejdsmarkedsstyrelsen, Novartis, Syngenta, VISA, Egmont * *More / Older references on request

Academic Background

PLD (eMBA)
Harvard Business School

2024-01 - 2014-01

Course
Oxford University, Templeton College

2024-01 - 2003-01

Visiting Researcher
MIT

2024-01 - 2001-01

Course
IESE

2024-01 - 2000-01

MsC
Aalborg University Cand. Polyt

2024-01 - 1998-01

Research assistant
University of Wisconsin

2024-01 - 1997-01

Certifications

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
SAFe Course (4.5)
PROCE Practioner

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