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Jorgen Thorvaldsen

Jorgen Thorvaldsen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Manager at Statkraft

  • Education

    • Befalskolen for infanteriet

      2002 - 2003
      Sergeant Leadership, Field tactics, Combat

      Developed leadership and adaptability under high-pressure conditions.

    • Hedmark University College (HH)

      2002 - 2003
      Single Year Study Organization, Change and Leadership

    • BI Norwegian Business School

      2018 - 2018
      Executive master of management programme Leadership and change management in schools

      Specialized in educational leadership through a part-time program, blending courses on strategic leadership, project management, and team dynamics in complex, evolving systems. Developed skills in managing change and fostering collaboration, drawing on Scandinavian leadership principles to address real-world challenges in educational settings.

    • Universitetet i Oslo (UiO)

      2004 - 2009
      Masters Degree in Mathematic Didactics Mathematics, Physics, Pedagogics

      Activities and Societies: Leadership Roles: Led IAESTE’s Næringslivsdager 2008, served as Deputy Chair of Lap-programutvalg, and held multiple student council positions. Masters degree: Conducted a statistical analysis of teacher training program effectiveness.

    • BI Norwegian Business School

      2014 - 2015
      Executive master of management programme School leadership

      Completed a focused module on leading educational organizations, covering project management, team leadership, and strategies for organizational change. Explored practical frameworks for navigating dynamic environments, enhancing decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience

    • Forsvaret - Norwegian Armed Forces

      Jun 2003 - Jan 2011

      Home Guard Special Forces.Information about this position given on request. Squad leader and Instructor of military disciplines such as recognizance, survival, combat and leadership.

      • Second Lieutenant

        Jul 2004 - Jan 2011

      • Sergeant

        Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

    • IAESTE Norway

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
      Leader, IAESTE's Company Fair 2008

      Responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of the company fair.

    • Sonans Videregående Oslo

      Aug 2007 - Dec 2015
      High School Mathematics and Physics Teacher

      Lecturer in the subjects mathematics, physics and nature science.

    • Oslo kommune

      Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
      High School Physics Teacher

      Lecturer in physics on the IB diploma program. All teaching in English.

    • Sonans Privatgymnas

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2016
      Lecturer in Mathematics

      Teaching a wide range of mathematics classes for highly motivated and ambitious students.

    • MicroStrategy

      Sept 2012 - Jul 2013
      Business Intelligence Consultant

      Delivered Business Intelligence consulting, designing database architectures and managing complex SQL-based database objects.Built graphical dashboards for web and iPad apps, enabling clients to access organizational KPIs through intuitive, visually appealing interfaces.Contributed to enterprise software development between projects, applying Agile methodologies to enhance delivery.

    • Centrum Europy

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Norwegian Teacher

      Teaching small groups of students the Norwegian language at a high level.

    • Heltberg Private Gymnas

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
      Assistant Principal

      Coordinated exams and semester-end mock exams, ensuring smooth execution across the school.Designed timetables for teachers and students, optimizing resource use and scheduling.Managed substitute teacher logistics, maintaining continuity in staffing.Improved student classroom satisfaction through targeted feedback and adjustments.

    • Oslo kommune

      Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
      Head of Science Department, Oslo Handelsgymnasium

      Led the Science Department, managing personnel and development for 20 teachers at a high school of 1,000 students.Oversaw the IT Department, directing staff, strategy, and equipment planning.Designed complex schedules for teachers and students, ensuring operational efficiency.Spearheaded Oslo’s “Project for Better Completion” in mathematics and “Homework Assistance” for junior high, coordinating resources and stakeholders.

    • Visma

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2023

      Managed three cross-functional product teams to deliver features and enhancements for internal solutions.Led an internal archiving initiative, collaborating across teams to eliminate reliance on additional systems.Partnered with UX designers on discovery to enhance user experiences, aligning priorities and timelines with stakeholders.Developed processes to optimize delivery efficiency across multiple development teams. Oversaw backlog and roadmap for Visma InSchool, a publicly funded system for 300+ schools, managing stakeholder alignment and delivery timelines.Led development processes (e.g., exams, assessments) with Agile methodologies, mitigating risks and ensuring on-time completion.

      • Product Manager

        Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

      • Product Owner

        Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

    • Statkraft

      Oct 2023 - now
      IT Product Manager

      Lead cross-functional delivery of ADAM, a high-performance compute platform, managing six product teams and a core platform team to meet strategic milestones.Drive program execution by transitioning from a project/product mix to a streamlined product team structure, improving efficiency and long-term planning.Collaborate with stakeholders to align roadmaps, assess risks, and balance technical constraints with business goals in an Agile environment.Implement OKRs to set clear priorities and track progress across teams.Manage resources, budgets, and schedules, ensuring timely delivery while fostering collaboration with developers, scrum masters, and citizen developers. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications