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Jorinna Gunkel

Jorinna Gunkel

Digital Program Manager
Copenhagen

Summary

Strategic digital program manager with a strong foundation in the maritime industry. Skilled in transforming complex challenges into actionable insights by deeply understanding user needs and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Adept at engaging with senior management and aligning product strategies with organizational goals. Experienced in cross-cultural environments and collaborating with diverse business units to achieve customer-centric outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages

Work History

Digital Program Manager

MAN Energy Solutions
03.2024 - Current
  • Leading strategic projects within GD, such as the CEON Chatbot as Product Owner and the technical refactoring of CEON in collaboration with external partners
  • Representing MAN ES in a joint industry project with DNV, Høegh and Kongsberg Maritime to accelerate digitization in the maritime industry
  • Contributing to internal digitization initiatives and forums to support the digital transition of MAN ES
  • Collaborating with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Product Manager Vessel Optimisation

Zeronorth
08.2021 - 02.2024
  • Lead the development of the vessel performance space on the ZeroNorth platform to assist ship operators in cargo shipping with data-driven insights for decarbonisation
  • Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support including orchestration of cross-team development initiatives
  • Effectively collaborated with sales, customer success and marine experts to drive sales and retention initiatives
  • Acted as performance expert towards customers to understand customer needs
  • Collaborated with internal management to adapt product vision and strategy to company goals


Vessel Performance Expert

Maersk
09.2016 - 07.2021
  • Analyzed container ship sensor data with Python to create data driven insights
  • Collaborated with management to identify and prioritize new features according to company priorities
  • Designed and prepared technical reports, studies, and related documentation.

Ship Safety Engineer

Meyer Werft
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Developed fire safety and evacuation concepts for a newbuilding project across the organization with customers and classification societies
  • Contributed to the German delegation for the IMO safety committee
  • Coordinated internal improvement efforts in the area of fire safely

Education

Master of Science - Marine Engineering

DTU
08.2015 - 2016.07

Master of Science - Marine Engineering

NTNU
08.2014 - 2015.07

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

HS Bremen
09.2009 - 2013.03

Skills

Strategic direction

Effective communication

Digital product development

Software

Python

Interests

Learning languages (currently Japanese)

Passionate about exploring neuroscience, world history, philosophy, and AI advancements

Timeline

Digital Program Manager

MAN Energy Solutions
03.2024 - Current

Product Manager Vessel Optimisation

Zeronorth
08.2021 - 02.2024

Vessel Performance Expert

Maersk
09.2016 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Marine Engineering

DTU
08.2015 - 2016.07

Master of Science - Marine Engineering

NTNU
08.2014 - 2015.07

Ship Safety Engineer

Meyer Werft
03.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

HS Bremen
09.2009 - 2013.03
Jorinna GunkelDigital Program Manager