Knut Bjorhovde

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ABOUT KNUT BJORHOVDE

I am a business/content oriented IT manager in the Finance & Risk area, with 25+ years experience from delivering and managing Finance & Risk solutions in Financial Institutions, from shaping and driving complex transformation projects and multi-year programs. I have a passion, talent and track record for driving collaboration in European/International context, pursuing with pleasure opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and innovation, and constantly looking for ways to improve and go beyond the status quo.Key Specialities illustrating Skill/Experience Stack- Complex IT programs delivery shaping, estimation & execution in global context: 1+ multiyear program launched every year in the last decade, with average budget >10mn€ each- Complex Finance Transformations (new ERP & General Ledger, gaap changes)- Group Reporting E2E processes & underlying digital/data capabilities- Complex international migration/integration projects (core banking migrations, merger projects.)- Mixed & deep delivery experience as project/delivery manager from mixed situations, e.g. huge custom implementations / enhancements of existing systems vs greenfield package solution implementations - Analytically oriented with strong financial modelling skills & data analysis experience- Turnaround & task force management (e.g. UAT & pre-golive phase)- People management focused on proximity & growth, with experience from variable team sizes, configurations, locations & experience profiles and with mixed change/run focus - as 3rd level line manager as broadest and recent exposure- Role versatility in terms of role coverage (e.g. line manager, project/program manager, functional architect)