Management Consultant, Program- and Project Manager

Jesper Knudse

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ABOUT MY CAREER
I LOVE DOING projects and programs, MAKING A DIFFERENCE to the businesses, organizations and most of all people. I am very experienced as an International management consultant and a leader in the field of program and project management. In the recent years, I have focused on strategic important, complex and often distressed projects. My experience covers, management of people, product development and implementation, R&D (IT and industry), Life Science (RA, QA, Marketing, R&D, Legal, hw- and sw development, Production) , IT (e.g. in-and out-sourcing, software development, implementation, tender, culture shifts/change management), Wind Power and Telecommunication.

INTERNATIONAL

I have international experience from assignments (as a program manager and as a training course leader) in the USA, Germany, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, and from international projects located in Denmark with participants from more than 35 nationalities from all over Europe, China, India, Pakistan and the USA.

WORK

Further on I develop programs and conduct competency development courses to change the project culture for organizations, project managers, participants and decision makers (Steering Committees, Head of Departments etc.) in the form of (closed) customised training courses (supporting ISO, PMI and IPMA) and personal coaching as well as teaching in open courses - in Denmark and abroad.

CERTIFIED

I am certified as an International CMC consultant, certified Project Manager (level B) in the international IPMA organization, and has been an assessor (Level B, C, D) in Denmark for 9 years.
I am a skilled communicator and asked to deliver presentations at conferences and seminars regarding project management and leadership.
I am vivid curious about development for myself and my surroundings, and have the Values: Leadership, Integrity, Compassion, and Fun.

LATEST PROJECTS
These are my latest projects, where I've applied my expertise to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions.

Assembling the lunar module landing gear

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  • Expertly wedged titanium struts (aka “moon stilts”) into the lunar module’s undercarriage, guided by the soft glow of fluorescent tubes and NASA’s fear‑inducing torque specs.

  • Convinced squeaky hydraulic shock absorbers to stop auditioning for “Looney Tunes,” ensuring each unit clicked obediently into its bracket.

  • Tightened the final bolt with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker—no pressure, just the fate of humanity resting on my torque wrench.

  • Cheered triumphantly as the gear deployed flawlessly in tests, silently mocking gravity and earning my unofficial title of “Moon Dust Connoisseur.”

  • Documented every particulate inspection with more zeal than a teenager’s first social‑media post, strictly adhering to NASA’s delightfully obsessive manuals.

Assembling the lunar module landing gear

Discovering the lost city of Atlantis

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Date :

  • Braved treacherous sea currents and school of judgmental dolphins to locate the fabled ruins of Atlantis (GPS coordinates approximately “somewhere under that big blue thing”).

  • Employed cutting‑edge sonar “intuition” and half‑believed ancient maps scribbled on napkins at a maritime-themed pub.

  • Negotiated peace treaties with territorial merfolk, who grudgingly agreed to pose for tourist‑style selfies.

  • Conducted rigorous artifact analysis using my patented “I’m-pretending-this-is-scientific” eye‑squint technique.

  • Authored comprehensive field reports teeming with phrases like “totally real evidence” and “eyewitness accounts (mostly mine),” all while adhering to the Institute’s mandatory wink‑and‑nudge style guide.

Discovering the lost city of Atlantis

Guest Star / Reluctant Extra – Pulp Fiction (1994)

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Date :

  • Accidentally wandered onto the set looking for the bathroom, ended up in a scene with Samuel L. Jackson

  • Improvised a line that was definitely cut for time (or legal reasons)

  • Held a coffee cup with award-worthy intensity for three takes before spilling it on Quentin Tarantino's shoes

  • Mistaken for John Travolta’s body double – once, from a great distance, in dim lighting

  • Contributed to craft services morale by repeatedly “taste-testing” the donuts

  • Spent 8 hours in the green room debating whether the wallet really said what it said

  • Briefly considered for a spin-off titled Mild Fiction, featuring my character: “Man Sitting Quietly”

  • Personally responsible for 0% of the film’s success, but 100% of the behind-the-scenes bloopers

  • Left the set with a prop spoon and a vague sense of cinematic greatness

  • IMDB credit still pending... any day now

Guest Star / Reluctant Extra – Pulp Fiction (1994)

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EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Experienced international leader driving strategic transformation through complex projects, cultural change, coaching, innovation, and impactful communication across diverse industries and teams.
100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

Extensive experience leading complex, strategic, and often distressed international programs and projects across industries including Life Science, IT, Wind Power, and Telecommunications.

100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

Proven track record in managing people, product development, R&D (both IT and industrial), software/hardware implementation, regulatory and quality affairs, legal, and production environments.

70 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

Led multicultural teams across 35+ nationalities in global settings (USA, Germany, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, China, India, Pakistan), with a deep understanding of intercultural dynamics and communication.

100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

Designed and delivered competency development programs to shift project cultures and enhance leadership at all organizational levels, including Steering Committees and department heads.

100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

Delivered tailored courses and personal coaching in project and program management, supporting ISO, PMI, and IPMA frameworks both in Denmark and internationally.

100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

Frequently invited speaker at conferences and seminars; recognized for strong communication skills, engaging delivery, and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights.

100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 25 YEARS

CMC-certified international management consultant and IPMA Level B certified project manager, with 9 years' experience as an assessor for IPMA certifications (Levels B, C, D).

100 %
LEVEL HIGH
EXPERIENCE 20 YEARS

Embodies a leadership style grounded in Integrity, Compassion, and Fun, with a strong curiosity for personal and professional growth.

EXPERIENCE & STUDIES

2008 - Now

Independent Management Consultant

JK Enterprise

2001 - 2008

Management Consultant

Connector

1986 - 1997

Project Manager

NOKIA

1983 - 1986

Senior Consultant

Carl Bro A/S

Program and project management. Customised courses in Project Management. Coaching project managers.

Software Development

Project Manager, electrical Department