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(Updated 2020-08-11)Freelance Senior Project Manager
Aalborg, Danmark
Native Danish, English, Beginner Svenska, Norwegian
- Highly developed Change Management skills
- Certified IPMA-B Senior Project Manager, PRINCE2 Agile, PRINCE2
- 15+ years of experience with complex IT and business projects
Skills (35)
PROJECT MANAGER
MS PROJECT
SELF MOTIVATED
Change Management
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUDGETS
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
COST CONTROL
BUDGET
PRINCE2
PRODUCT LAUNCH
FINANCIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Portfolio Management
GOVERNANCE
VENDOR SELECTION
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
PMO
PRODUCT MANAGER
Procurement
ONBOARDING
Risk Management
VISIO
OPERATIONS
OPTIMIZATION
SEGMENTATION
SALES SYSTEM
RETAIL
FOOD INDUSTRY
Data Center
BUYING
ITIL
PRINTERS
ARCHITECTURE
TRADING
Professional Experience
external consultant for more than
Vestas Wind Systems
2016-10 - 2020-06
3.5 years, I have delivered a wide range of projects for
Vestas Global IT. Projects have covered different collaboration tools, development,
infrastructure, security, transformation, network and change management. I have worked with a
long list of internal resources, external vendors, and stakeholders at all company levels.
Vestas Global IT. Projects have covered different collaboration tools, development,
infrastructure, security, transformation, network and change management. I have worked with a
long list of internal resources, external vendors, and stakeholders at all company levels.
Business Consultant/Scrum Master/Project Manager
2019-10 - 2020-06
Cyber-attack protection through a new, optimized, and secure network infrastructure. This
transition project is considered vital in relation to implementing security, troubleshooting
connectivity issues, optimization, and application migration.
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In my role as Business Consultant/Scrum Master/Project Manager, I was
• Responsible for requirements capturing
• Responsible for roll out of Data Center segmentation to Product Owners and Architects
• Communication and Change Management
• Ensuring handover to Operations
• In my role as Scrum master/PM, I coached and mentored the Scrum team in the process
Results: Reorganizing the project and streamlining all internal processes making sure the right
foundation was in place for the ongoing transition in the years to come. Segmentation of first 27
services was done in 4 months (target was 33 services in 12 months).
transition project is considered vital in relation to implementing security, troubleshooting
connectivity issues, optimization, and application migration.
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In my role as Business Consultant/Scrum Master/Project Manager, I was
• Responsible for requirements capturing
• Responsible for roll out of Data Center segmentation to Product Owners and Architects
• Communication and Change Management
• Ensuring handover to Operations
• In my role as Scrum master/PM, I coached and mentored the Scrum team in the process
Results: Reorganizing the project and streamlining all internal processes making sure the right
foundation was in place for the ongoing transition in the years to come. Segmentation of first 27
services was done in 4 months (target was 33 services in 12 months).
Project Manager
Design Refresh of Remote Sites
2018-06 - 2020-03
External partners: HP, Atea
With this infrastructure project, we had to ensure continued delivery of vital server services on
business-critical remote sites for Vestas. This project included buying of hardware/software for
23 Vestas locations, improved operational excellence and implementation of three pilot
production sites.
My responsibilities included
- Supporting Vestas in the vendor selection process
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- Contract creation and negotiations
- Creation of a master plan, processes, design manuals etc.
- Handover to daily Operations
Results: Improved operational excellence and successful handover to Operations for further roll- out according to plan.
With this infrastructure project, we had to ensure continued delivery of vital server services on
business-critical remote sites for Vestas. This project included buying of hardware/software for
23 Vestas locations, improved operational excellence and implementation of three pilot
production sites.
My responsibilities included
- Supporting Vestas in the vendor selection process
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- Contract creation and negotiations
- Creation of a master plan, processes, design manuals etc.
- Handover to daily Operations
Results: Improved operational excellence and successful handover to Operations for further roll- out according to plan.
Project Manager
Santiago office
2019-10 - 2020-03
Project was initiated to support Vestas growing market demands by establishing a new office
facility in Santiago, Chile.
I was responsible for
• Planning and leading the project and the multicultural team across time zones (people were located in Chile, Argentina, India, Italy, and Denmark)
• Ensuring implementation and support of infrastructure services at the new office
location such as communication lines, network equipment, printers, video conference
equipment, installation, configuration, and handover to support.
• Stakeholder Management cross continents and business units (Europe and South America)
Result: Successful relocation of the office to the benefit of all local employees.
facility in Santiago, Chile.
I was responsible for
• Planning and leading the project and the multicultural team across time zones (people were located in Chile, Argentina, India, Italy, and Denmark)
• Ensuring implementation and support of infrastructure services at the new office
location such as communication lines, network equipment, printers, video conference
equipment, installation, configuration, and handover to support.
• Stakeholder Management cross continents and business units (Europe and South America)
Result: Successful relocation of the office to the benefit of all local employees.
Project Manager / Change Manager
Externals partners
2018-08 - 2020-02
ProActive, Kollective, NNIT, Wipro and Syspeople
Introduction of a new generation of collaborative tools for use across the organization. Microsoft
Teams and Live Event were implemented globally with clear communication and training for all
employees.
My key responsibilities included
• Vendor selection process and contract creation
• A wide range of Change Management initiatives within the organization (about 30)
• Stakeholder Management at all levels
Result: The project was a great success due to a powerful implementation. The number of users
were double the target when the projected ended (even before COVID-19).
Introduction of a new generation of collaborative tools for use across the organization. Microsoft
Teams and Live Event were implemented globally with clear communication and training for all
employees.
My key responsibilities included
• Vendor selection process and contract creation
• A wide range of Change Management initiatives within the organization (about 30)
• Stakeholder Management at all levels
Result: The project was a great success due to a powerful implementation. The number of users
were double the target when the projected ended (even before COVID-19).
Project Manager
Edgemo, NNIT, HCL and Wipro
2017-10 - 2019-12
A new Citrix environment based on a new backend and architecture ensuring the latest features in application layering, data control and performance optimization.
My key responsibilities were
- Planning and leading the project
- Stakeholder Management at all levels including communication and coordination with application owners to ensure progress/UAT
- Cost control and budget follow-up
Results: Successful project delivery. All published applications were tested and cleaned before
they were migrated to the new environment. A revised and optimized VDI solution was delivered
resulting in reduced costs and increased security/speed for onboarding of externals in Vestas.
My key responsibilities were
- Planning and leading the project
- Stakeholder Management at all levels including communication and coordination with application owners to ensure progress/UAT
- Cost control and budget follow-up
Results: Successful project delivery. All published applications were tested and cleaned before
they were migrated to the new environment. A revised and optimized VDI solution was delivered
resulting in reduced costs and increased security/speed for onboarding of externals in Vestas.
Project Manager / Change Manager
OneDrive for Business and Multifactor Authentication
2016-10 - 2018-08
External partners: ProActive, Wipro
Global roll-out of 'Office 2016 and OneDrive for Business' to more than 20.000 people within the organization with special focus on user adoption and data security.
I was responsible for
• End-to-end project delivery
• Stakeholder Management at all levels
• Change Management and communication
• Cost control and budget follow up
• Planning and executing a worldwide promotion tour
Results: The project implementation was considered groundbreaking in Vestas Global IT and
laid the ground for other projects to follow. With the onboarding of users, training, and the worldwide promotion tour it was called the 'best IT experience ever'.
Global roll-out of 'Office 2016 and OneDrive for Business' to more than 20.000 people within the organization with special focus on user adoption and data security.
I was responsible for
• End-to-end project delivery
• Stakeholder Management at all levels
• Change Management and communication
• Cost control and budget follow up
• Planning and executing a worldwide promotion tour
Results: The project implementation was considered groundbreaking in Vestas Global IT and
laid the ground for other projects to follow. With the onboarding of users, training, and the worldwide promotion tour it was called the 'best IT experience ever'.
Business Development
Spar Nord Bank
2011-04 - 2016-10
I was responsible for some of
the bank's largest and most complex projects. My leadership responsibilities covered over the years both Program Management, Project Management, PMO Management, Portfolio
Management, and the Scrum Master role. During this period, I worked closely with BEC and SDC as IT partner and IBM as vendor.
the bank's largest and most complex projects. My leadership responsibilities covered over the years both Program Management, Project Management, PMO Management, Portfolio
Management, and the Scrum Master role. During this period, I worked closely with BEC and SDC as IT partner and IBM as vendor.
Scrum Master
2016-08 - 2016-10
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Optimization of Spar Nord's data warehouse solutions. The team was cross cultural with developers in both Denmark and Ukraine.
Optimization of Spar Nord's data warehouse solutions. The team was cross cultural with developers in both Denmark and Ukraine.
PMO Management/Project Management
2014-10 - 2016-08
This program was called the 'biggest IT transfer of data in Danish history' as close to 400.000
bank customers were transferred from SDC to BEC's IT platform, changing all systems and processes within the organization accordingly.
I was deeply involved in
• The Program Management Office (PMO) focusing on governance, coordination, and leadership
• Transformation Management
• Stakeholder Management at all levels
• When the 'Core Bank project' were in difficulties during the process, I joined as interim
project manager and reshaped the project. The project was brought back on track and all deadlines achieved.
Results: The program was a great success and went live on time. In one weekend 400.000
customers and 1,5 million bank accounts were transferred.
bank customers were transferred from SDC to BEC's IT platform, changing all systems and processes within the organization accordingly.
I was deeply involved in
• The Program Management Office (PMO) focusing on governance, coordination, and leadership
• Transformation Management
• Stakeholder Management at all levels
• When the 'Core Bank project' were in difficulties during the process, I joined as interim
project manager and reshaped the project. The project was brought back on track and all deadlines achieved.
Results: The program was a great success and went live on time. In one weekend 400.000
customers and 1,5 million bank accounts were transferred.
Program Management
2013-10 - 2014-09
The bank's processes related to both housing and pension were optimized and some of these
processes fully automated.
Key responsibilities
• Responsible for the entire program including cost and budget
• Daily people management
• Responsible for business processes
• Implementation to all branches/bank advisors with great focus on change management
and user adoption
Results: As an example, the processing time for refinancing mortgages was reduced from 14
days production time for the customers to eight minutes via automated processes.
processes fully automated.
Key responsibilities
• Responsible for the entire program including cost and budget
• Daily people management
• Responsible for business processes
• Implementation to all branches/bank advisors with great focus on change management
and user adoption
Results: As an example, the processing time for refinancing mortgages was reduced from 14
days production time for the customers to eight minutes via automated processes.
Project Manager
2012-05 - 2013-09
Configuration and implementation of IBM Case Manager system including training of internal IT
resources. Purpose with this project was, together with IBM, to build the IT foundation for coming
process automatizations.
I was responsible for
• End-to-end project delivery
• Daily management of the project team including team members from IBM
• Stakeholder Management across organizations
Result: IBM Case Manager implemented and adapted as a new system within the IT
organization including successful training of all relevant resources.
resources. Purpose with this project was, together with IBM, to build the IT foundation for coming
process automatizations.
I was responsible for
• End-to-end project delivery
• Daily management of the project team including team members from IBM
• Stakeholder Management across organizations
Result: IBM Case Manager implemented and adapted as a new system within the IT
organization including successful training of all relevant resources.
Project Manager
Sales System
2012-01 - 2012-04
Updating and taking the Sales System to the next level in this phase II of the project. New
features, new campaigns, and training of all bank advisors.
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features, new campaigns, and training of all bank advisors.
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Project Manager
Early Retirement Reform
2012-01 - 2012-03
External Partner: SDC
Updating of all IT systems to reflect the new Early Retirement Reform.
Updating of all IT systems to reflect the new Early Retirement Reform.
Project Manager
2011-05 - 2011-12
External partner: SDC
Based on a requirement from Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, this project had to group
all investment products in RED, YELLOW, GREEN based on risk of loss and make that visible to all Spar Nord customers.
Based on a requirement from Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, this project had to group
all investment products in RED, YELLOW, GREEN based on risk of loss and make that visible to all Spar Nord customers.
Project Manager
2011-04 - 2011-12
Development and implementation of a new sales and campaign system to all bank advisors in Spar Nord. The purpose with the project was to provide an overview of the customers' portfolio and to provide a daily call list for relevant campaigns.
I was responsible for
• The development of this new IT sales tool
• Implementation across all 67 branches
I was responsible for
• The development of this new IT sales tool
• Implementation across all 67 branches
Project Manager/Program Manager for more than
Sonofon
2005-09 - 2011-03
5 years, I delivered a wide range of IT
projects. The projects covered network, IT Operations, transformation, infrastructure, and e-
business.
My leadership responsibilities covered
• Preparation of budgets and achievement of budget goals
• Daily management of project teams
• Developed and motivated project resources
• Prepared contracts and negotiated these (in cooperation with Legal and Procurement)
• Risk Management
In the organization, I delivered the following results:
• Expansion of the transmission net in Denmark
• Brought IT operations from IBM back to Sonofon (today Telenor) and established a
brand-new organization including all internal processes
• Delivered a new e-business platform including a content management system, a new
e-shop and new self-service functionality
projects. The projects covered network, IT Operations, transformation, infrastructure, and e-
business.
My leadership responsibilities covered
• Preparation of budgets and achievement of budget goals
• Daily management of project teams
• Developed and motivated project resources
• Prepared contracts and negotiated these (in cooperation with Legal and Procurement)
• Risk Management
In the organization, I delivered the following results:
• Expansion of the transmission net in Denmark
• Brought IT operations from IBM back to Sonofon (today Telenor) and established a
brand-new organization including all internal processes
• Delivered a new e-business platform including a content management system, a new
e-shop and new self-service functionality
Product Manager
LEGO Company
2000-05 - 2003-05
Responsible for developing market and product concepts for LEGO preschool. Developed and managed "The Little Robots" product portfolio (a complete range of toy products based on the LEGO TV series).
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• Product portfolio management
• Prepared concept descriptions, marketing strategies and brand/business performance
goals
• Jointly responsible for the preparation of the LEGO Preschool strategy
• Participation in cross-organizational team to implement the new strategy in Southern
Europe and the selling-in within the organization
In the organization, I have achieved the following results:
• Responsible for the development and product launch of 21 different products in the product range based on a TV series for preschoolers
• Setting up several international workshops between scientists, "opinion leaders",
internal marketers and designers.
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• Product portfolio management
• Prepared concept descriptions, marketing strategies and brand/business performance
goals
• Jointly responsible for the preparation of the LEGO Preschool strategy
• Participation in cross-organizational team to implement the new strategy in Southern
Europe and the selling-in within the organization
In the organization, I have achieved the following results:
• Responsible for the development and product launch of 21 different products in the product range based on a TV series for preschoolers
• Setting up several international workshops between scientists, "opinion leaders",
internal marketers and designers.
Marketing Manager
Royal Greenland U.S. Inc
1997-10 - 1999-12
Responsible for advertising, packaging, and promotions of Royal Greenland's branded seafood
products in the U.S. market and Canada.
• Development of marketing strategies
• Supervised Package Designers to develop unified packaging with a hard-sell profile
• Interfaced with agencies on the day-to-day activities
• Planned and executed retail marketing campaigns
• Planned and executed shows and conventions
In the organization, I have achieved the following results
• Positioning of Royal Greenland as strong retail supplier among some of America's
largest retail chains
products in the U.S. market and Canada.
• Development of marketing strategies
• Supervised Package Designers to develop unified packaging with a hard-sell profile
• Interfaced with agencies on the day-to-day activities
• Planned and executed retail marketing campaigns
• Planned and executed shows and conventions
In the organization, I have achieved the following results
• Positioning of Royal Greenland as strong retail supplier among some of America's
largest retail chains
Marketing Coordinator
Royal Greenland Export
1996-02 - 1997-09
Co-ordination of Royal Greenland's marketing activities in Japan, USA, and the UK.
• Responsible for the preparation of various market analysis in the above markets
• Monitoring of markets and competitors
• Development of new packaging, product sheets, brochures as well as presentation
material
• Responsible for the preparation of various market analysis in the above markets
• Monitoring of markets and competitors
• Development of new packaging, product sheets, brochures as well as presentation
material
Trainee
The Danish Embassy
1994-08 - 1995-01
Assisted Danish exporters in Japan with various ad hoc tasks
• Prepared a market analysis for Danish Bacon and Meat Council
• Prepared a market analysis for Danish Bacon and Meat Council
Academic Background
Bachelor
Aalborg University, Aarhus University & School of Business and Social Sciences, Copenhagen Business School, Roskilde University and University of Southern Denmark
2024-04 - 2024-04
MBA
Aarhus University
2013-08 - 2015-06
Leadership and Change Management Program I Stanford University
Leadership and Change Management Program I Stanford University
2020-08 - 2013-01
Master of Science
International Business Economics I Aalborg University
1993-09 - 1996-01
Bachelor of Science
Business Economics I Aalborg University
1990-09 - 1993-06
Certifications
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
ITIL Foundation Certificate
Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Foundation Certificate
Certificate in IT Service Management
Certificate in IT
PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner Certificate in Agile Project Management I AXELOS Global Best Practice
Certificate of Education
04.2011 - 10.2016 Senior Project Manager I Spar Nord Bank
IPMA-B senior project manager 09.2005 - 03.2011 Project Manager I Telenor (Sonofon)
PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner
05.2000 - 05.2003 Product Manager I LEGO Company, Italy
PRINCE2 Foundation
10.1997 - 12.1999 Marketing Manager I Royal Greenland, USA