Profile resume for Jakob Bent Smed

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+45 5025 2000
jbs@jbsconsulting.net
Linkedin.com/in/jakobbentsmed
Copenhagen/Denmark
S u m m e r y
Business oriented Senior Project Manager, ERP Specialist and Change Manager with +20 years’ manager and consulting
expertise working with large complex transformation projects and change programs within medical industry, hearing,
information technology, professional services, energy, retail and Danish government and public sector
Latest project manager and advisor to CIO/CFO on a large customer involving ERP upgrading strategy from a customised
Microsoft AX 2012 on prem to Microsoft D365 cloud solution and implementation readiness, addressing and solving
upgrading path, introducing new technology to replace modifications improving financial reporting, month-end and cost-
saving.
Strong hands-on ERP experience from Danish and international projects involving technology from Microsoft Dynamics
AX/D365 and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Navision Stat.
Full ERP lifecycle implementation experience from both functional and project level implementing in multi business
units, country, multi time zones and in accordance with financial data, local legal requirements and business objectives.
Further expertise includes business analysis, ISTQB test management and PROSCI change management. Solid expertise
in how transformational technologies can develop businesses, improving customer experience and exploring ways in
which strategies for new or existing businesses can be improved with transformative technology like artificial
intelligence, cloud, independent software verticals and process automation.
Experienced in working closely with business stakeholders, product owners and in sprints developing business operating
models within finance, supply chain and master data to drive data decision making and increase trust in reporting
numbers and resources.
Broad industry experience and seasoned project manager and professional with strong stakeholder management skills,
people and the willingness to roll up his sleeves and get into the details where needed.
W o r k i n g S t y l e
Strong drive and goal orientation finding holistic solutions and building relationships and working closely with the various
business areas and in close relations with both internal partners, external technology suppliers and create good healthy
relations with all stakeholder.
People I work with describe me as an entrepreneur, integrator, energetic, positive, inspiring, motivating, honest,
trustworthy, straight talking and ambitious. Extremely versatile and Swiss army knife mindset with passion for
technology, business development and solid interest in people and coaching.
Experience in international cultures having lived and lead projects and programs globally. Always eager to learn and
adapt to new circumstances and thrives in a fast-paced technology and business transformation environment.
J A K O B B E N T S M E D
S e n i o r P r o j e c t M a n a g e r

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Working with a holistic approach and good at seeing improvements and efforts across processes, teams and solutions.
Thrives in projects and programs where integrity, openness and going the extra mile are key values.
W o r k R o l e s
-Advisory Consultant, Business Analyst, Change Manager, IT Management Consultant, Project Manager, Program
Manager, Test Manager.
L a n g u a g e s
-Languages English full professional and Danish native
E d u c a t i o n
-MIT Sloan School of Management – Field of study. Digital Business Strategy, AI and Platform Selection (2019-2020)
-Copenhagen Business School – Field of study. Master of Business Administration. Organizational and Leadership and
Strategy. Business Development (2011-2013)
-London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) – Field of study. Master of Science. Finance and Information
Technology (1995-1997)
-Frederikshavn Higher Commercial Examination Program, International Business and Economics (1992-1995)
C e r t i f i c a t i o n / C o u r s e s
-AI/Machine Learning/Process Automation
-Prosci, ADKAR, Change Management Practioner Certification
-PRINCE2 Certified, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Statens Project model
-Certified Test Manger, ISTQB Foundations
-Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financial Management
-Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 Financial Management
-Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step Project Implementation

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M i l i t a r y S e r v i c e
Sergeant, Royal Danish Lifeguards (1997-1999) – Birkerød/Denmark
-Responsible for training, combat training, field service and team coordination.
C o n s u l t i n g / p r o j e c t a s s i g n m e n t s
Senior Project Manager, ERP AX (2018-2020)
Radiometer Medical – Copenhagen/Denmark and Stargard/Poland
-Responsible for managing and delivering strategic ERP and integrated business solutions for Finance, Supply Chain and
Master Data in transferring global distribution from Denmark to Poland in project phase 1 in 2018 and project phase 2 in
2019.
-Manage ERP and IT team of 12 internal and external project members.
-Manage process mapping, data requirements, solution modifications, test management, cutover and implementation
activities in Denmark and in Poland.
-Ensure change management, test management and process design are incorporated into the business pipeline. Capture
feedback from Product Owners and Technical manager and prioritize these into actions.
-Advisor to IT and global supply chain in standardized processes across the Supply Chain and continues improvement
projects.
Advisor and Senior Project Manager (2018)
Danske Spil – Copenhagen/Denmark
-Prepare ERP strategy and roadmap from AX 2012 to D365 cloud. Implementation readiness and addressing challenges
upgrading a heavy customized solution to standard applications.
-Advisor to CFO, CIO and executive team on strategic roadmap for upgrading from AX 2012 R2 to AX 2012 R3 and to D365
cloud.
-Implementation readiness with focus on organizational maturity in adopting new platform, improve financial reporting,
business intelligence, technology and cost saving strategy.
Advisor and Senior Project Manager (2017)
GSV – Copenhagen/Denmark
-Responsible for preparing business analysis, digital strategy, platform selection.
-Addressing data and process challenges upgrading current ERP solution to new platform for self-service customer
services and improve use of technology to become data driven decision makers.

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-Advisor to CFO, CIO and executive team for digital transformation roadmap.
-Prepare cost saving digital transformation strategy.
ERP Program Manager (2016-2017)
Widex – Wroclaw/Poland and Copenhagen/Denmark
-Responsible for delivering ERP Dynamics AX 2012 solution to retail division in Poland. Finance, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing and Distribution.
-Manage master data and data workstreams and responsible for 20 internal and external consultants and SME’s to do
analysis, solution scoping, development, local legal to comply with Polish local legal finance requirements and go live.
- Stakeholder management with multiple interests and resistance management.
Project Manager, Data Architecture (2015-2016)
Puma Energy – London/England
-Responsible for leading team within data architecture for fuel supply chain management retail solution based on ERP
Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Sales Force and Lomo soft fuel software.
-Solution scoping, developing, test management and local legal requirements.
-Stakeholder management with global implementation team of internal and external consultants and SME’s.
Advisor and Senior Project Manager (2014-2015)
Dagrofa – Ringsted/Denmark
-Responsible for business analysis, digital strategy preparation and ERP roadmap.
-Advisor to CIO and executive team for ERP upgrading options and business drivers
-Stakeholder management and prepare business case and cost saving proposals.
ERP Program Manager (2013-2014)
Sonova – Staefa/Switzerland
-Responsible for retail implementation of ERP Microsoft Dynamics NAV global solution into North America.
-Stakeholder management with European and US management team.
-Implement continual improvement to solution delivery, release and test management

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Senior Project Manager, Test Manager for NemLog-in (2011-2013)
Danish Agency for Digitisation – Danish Ministry of Finance
-Responsible for test management for the digital government infrastructure solution NemLog-in.
-Led a team of 8 test from internal and external specialists.
-Responsible for developing and executing the change management strategy, contract compliance and communication.
-Responsible for continuous test management process development and adoption into cost savings
Senior Project Manager (2009-2011)
Agency for Modernisation – Danish Ministry of Finance
-Responsible for implementation of government ERP rollout and implementation
-Lead implementation team and interact closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure needs and deadline were
met
-Develop and implement continuous improvements to project delivery models to accelerate implementation and cost-
saving
S t a r t u p
Partner 2013-2016
2LS – 2nd
Level Services – Advisory and Consulting – Copenhagen/Denmark
-Entrepreneur and startup within a company focusing on independent ERP advisory and consulting services.
P e r m a n e n t p o s i t i o n s
Global ERP Program Manager, Group IT (2007-2009)
ISS A/S – Copenhagen/Denmark
-Responsible for large Dynamics ERP multi time zone program: Finance, Sales, Distribution, Project, Financial Reporting.
Multiple geographies and multiple rollout teams.

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Global ERP Project Manager (2003-2007)
GN Netcom – Copenhagen/Denmark
-Responsible for implementation of ERP Microsoft Dynamics NAV in 12 countries, Distribution, Sales, Finance, Master
Data, Reporting and Supply Chain.
Management Consultant (2001-2003)
Aston Group – Copenhagen/Denmark
-Responsible for business analysis, design documentation and implementation of ERP business software solutions from
Microsoft Dynamics.
-Trainer in Financial Management, Fixed Assets, Supply Chain and Inventory application modules
Navision Business Consultant (1999-2001)
Navicom – Hørsholm/Denmark
-Responsible for business analysis, training and support of implementations of ERP business software from Navision.
Financial management application specialist.
-Trainer in Financial Management, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Sales and Purchase application modules
Trainee / Junior Consultant (1995-1997)
Thomson Reuters – London/England
-Responsible for support, training, data migration and configuration of Reuters software solutions.
P e r s o n a l i n t e r e s t s :
-Personal development, running, swimming, outdoor adventures, travel, family, technology, art, history and music
-Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning and process automation. Networker, knowledge sharing and learning
from others.