SUSANNE KRYSIAK
Vejle
Summary
Looking for a new job due to organizational change in Energinet, where the new department of Mega-projects on 22. May 2024 has taken over the PMO lead role for Energy Island Bornholm.
Managing programs and projects - in close collaboration with key stakeholders - from strategy- to implementation phase. When it comes to Green Transition and The Danish Energy Model, I have worked with the full value-chain for the last 3,5 years in different leading positions.
20+ years experience as a Lead, Project Manager, Risk Manager, Consultant, Change Manager and Advisor from both Public and Private sector, both in Denmark and abroad. A social person, who thrives in multicultural settings.
Stakeholder management and relation-building is at the heart of my daily focus in diverse settings,
Excellent skills for creating structure - where this is not yet established.
Key elements since March 2021: market readiness, regulatory readiness, operational readiness, offshore wind and evacuation infrastructure, cross border capacity building/TOT, critical infrastructure such as stations / cables / civil, grid codes, ancillary services, transmission, sector-coupling, hydrogen, digitalization, dynamic dimensioning among others.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. PMO Lead / Sr. Project Manager
Energinet
02.2024 - Current
- Energy Island Bornholm (mega-project) has wide scope, including various disciplines - both technical and non-technical. 50Hertz and Energinet are working closely together in a joint PMO.
- Https://ens.dk/en/our-responsibilities/wind-power/ongoing-offshore-wind-tenders/energy-island-bornholm-owf
- Handling key issues related to: regulatory readiness, market readiness and operational readiness
- Main task: to create a structure that 'binds all disciplines and organizational units together' in close cooperation with all key stakeholders.
- Alignment with internal strategies at Energinet side is part of QA - for instance Strategy for Data Governance implementation of strategy.
Country Lead / India and Mexico
Energinet Associated Activities (EAA)
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Country Lead India and Mexico in close collaboration with Danish Energy Agency (DEA). Best practice of Danish Energy Model shared with both countries.
- Programme management of wide range of projects for both India and Mexico, among others: offshore wind, evacuation infrastructure, grid codes, ancillary services, demand response, hydrogen, sector-coupling, digital transformation and transmission
- Designed 10 cases of Best Practice based on Danish Energy Model, and presented these with co-workers during mission to Delhi and Grid India Oct23
- Mexico: capacity building and webinars developed and conducted in close collaboration with UNAM (independent University of Mexico). During mission to Mexico Nov23, alignment with UNAM was established in order to start process planning of 10 webinars that Energinet delivered.
- Process-planning and coordination - as well as TOT and team-building.
Lead and Sr. Risk Manager
Nordic Balancing Model (NBM) / 4 TSOs
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Sr. Risk Manager role was co-funded by the four TSOs: Fingrid, Statnett, Svenska Kraftnät og Energinet, since the joint program NBM was owned by all 4 TSOs
- Structure of Nordic Risk Management was established and resulted in reduction of number of key issues/risks during 3 years
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements - based on 250+ risks, issues and related mitigations harvested in NBM - based on weekly dialogue (risk meetings and workshops) with all key stakeholders
- Part of de-risking work was to identify new projects that built capacity locally at 4 TSO's - going forward.
- Streamlined reporting process for timely delivery of accurate risk-related data to senior management and regulators.
- Collaborated closely with internal audit teams to identify gaps in controls and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying high-risk areas and prioritizing mitigation efforts accordingly.
- Improved overall company performance by developing and executing strategic plans to minimize potential risks.
IT Project Manager
Department Digital Projects, Copenhagen Municipality
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Senior IT project manager (10.000 users) establishing structure and core processes for two big projects that needed to come from strategy to implementation mode.
IT Consultant
Bestseller
03.2020 - 03.2020
- SCR Freelance contract with Bestseller (then Covid came).
HR IT Program- and project manager
Danfoss
01.2019 - 03.2020
- IT Program- and project manager with HR IT Danfoss (Energy sector)
- Vendor contact person for DK Payroll & Time management program incl. establishment of vendor selection process, Request for Proposal (RFP) and bidding material, workshops based on pre-selection, analysis of dependencies, budget plan, project plan, GANT-charts in Planiswere and demo.
- Overall stakeholder management carried out on a timely basis, and mapping sessions conducted to match needs of above-mentioned vendor activities
- Implementation of simulator for internal org.manager (28.000 users)
- Implementation of 'mobile view' for IT system org. manager
- UAT and FAQ
- Proof of Concept implemented for Walk-Me, which enables simulation of 10 central workflows in HR, from 'hire to retire'.
Freelance / Management consultant
Forundringsledelse.dk
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Project- and process consultant.
Chiefconsultant
Lægeforeningen , PLO
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Project lead, consultant and strategic advisor to board of General Practioners / Southern Denmark, and their members (800+ members)
- Building structure of office for all processes and keeping key stakeholders updated on regulatory changes - in close collaboration with central level
- Management of all main processes and projects.
Consultant
Region Syddanmark
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Consultant, Manager and Change Manager - pending on needs in local settings
- Coaching directors, managers and other consultants in relation to strategic approach
- Managed a wide range of LEAN projects performed that improved efficiency and effectiveness
- Wrote overall strategy for improvement culture and established needed local processes for entire region (change management i.e 'Forundringskultur')
- Advising local departments on how to actually implement development projects - based on new strategy.
Management Consultant
Region Midtjylland - Center for Arbejdsgange og Logistik
07.2006 - 08.2008
- LEAN consultant and LEAN coach
- Managed wide range of projects in entire region.
- Trained managers in LEAN methodology.
External lecturer
University of Southern Denmark
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Teaching classes of 30+ MA students in LEAN and change management.
External lecturer
Centre for African Studies, University of Copenhagen
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Teaching classes of 30+ MA students in UN and policy development in relation to HIV mainstreaming.
External Consultant
New Vejle Municipality
06.2005 - 04.2006
- External Consultant - at same time as writing second masters degree (Policy Planning and Public Health).
Junior Programme Officer
UNCDF/UNDP
01.2002 - 08.2003
- Project manager and team lead for ALDP i.e
- Anseba Local Development Programme, which was the first decentralisation programme in Eritrea.
- Managed office of UNCDF - UN Capital Development Fund.
- TOT and teambuilding
- Capacity building on a daily basis.
Management Consultant
Implement A/S
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Project management
- Conducting workshops - teaching public organisations in project management.
External lecturer
Prof. Tim Knudsen v/ Institute Political Science, Copenhagen
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Teaching classes of 35+ BA students in political science
- Teaching students in: Political Science and development of public policy planning.
Student worker / Consultant
DanChurchAid / Folkekirkens Nødhjælp
09.1996 - 09.2000
- Consultant and project manager - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Danida financed projects
- For instance; biodiversity projects in Tanzania and integrated rural development (Singida)
- Development of Management Information System (MIS) for International department (lead)
- Teaching all users of International Department in new Management Information System (45+ users)
- Election observer in Kenya 1997 accredited by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National council of Churches of Kenya.
Volunteer
Farm Allidina / Bharat Patel
01.1990 - 05.1994
- Volunteer on Allidina estate (farming) - managing office work
- Learned swahili and facilitated translation between Farm Management and Farm workers from the village
- Conflict resolution with Masaai neighbours regarding challenges related to water resources (river joined farmlands with Massai land)
- Climbing Kilimanjaro and various travelling and safaries.
Education
Leadership Training
Power2Influence08.2024
Diploma course ISO 27005 -
Danish Standard
11.2022
Renewable Energy - Sector coupling and Green Transition -
Energinet
08.2022
Electricy markets Nordic & Europe -
Energinet
01.2022
Leading SAFe -
Mannaz
11.2021
Data Management -
DNV - Norge
06.2021
ITIL Foundation -
PEAK Consultancy
09.2020
IT Projektleder - Modul 2 -
Mannaz
03.2020
SCRUM, Scaling Scrum -
Beyond
08.2019
SCRUM - Product Owner -
Beyond
08.2018
LEAN Manager -
Implement A/S
06.2008
Systemisk Ledelse (Systemic Management) -
Macmann Berg
01.2008
MSc. Public Health - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark
02.2007
MSc. Political Science -
Institute of Political Science, University of Copenhagen
10.1999
Skills
- Capacity Building / Cross-border
- Team Building and Relationship building
- Interface Management
- E2E business process analysis
- Business Analysis
- Program Management
- Building structure in diverse settings
- Project Management Analysis
- Business Partner Relationship Management
- Problem-Solving
- Self Motivation and Stamina
- Training and mentoring
Languages
Engelsk
Proficient
C2
Tysk
Upper intermediate
B2
Swahili
Elementary
A2
Family - Children
- Anthon, 30 - Anthon lives with his wife Carlene and son Christian in Cincinatti, Ohio.
- Sørine, 20 - just graduated from Gymnasium, and will have a gap year as aupair in Italy. After that she moves directly to Copenhagen to study.
Personal Information
- Title: SR. PMO LEAD / SR. PROJECT MANAGER
- Date of Birth: 08/15/69
Hobbies and Interests
- Church Singer in Barrit Church
- Walking-trips in the forrest
Publications
Author of the book:
'Forundringslederen - Den ideale driftsleder', 2014.
Publisher: Forundring og Effekt.
The book is available at Danish libraries and has been used for training trainers in both public and private organizations (change management).
Timeline
Sr. PMO Lead / Sr. Project Manager
Energinet
02.2024 - Current
Country Lead / India and Mexico
Energinet Associated Activities (EAA)
01.2023 - 03.2024
Lead and Sr. Risk Manager
Nordic Balancing Model (NBM) / 4 TSOs
03.2021 - 03.2024
IT Project Manager
Department Digital Projects, Copenhagen Municipality
06.2020 - 02.2021
IT Consultant
Bestseller
03.2020 - 03.2020
HR IT Program- and project manager
Danfoss
01.2019 - 03.2020
Freelance / Management consultant
Forundringsledelse.dk
12.2017 - 12.2018
Chiefconsultant
Lægeforeningen , PLO
10.2014 - 10.2017
Consultant
Region Syddanmark
09.2008 - 09.2014
Management Consultant
Region Midtjylland - Center for Arbejdsgange og Logistik
07.2006 - 08.2008
External lecturer
Centre for African Studies, University of Copenhagen
01.2006 - 12.2006
External lecturer
University of Southern Denmark
08.2005 - 06.2007
External Consultant
New Vejle Municipality
06.2005 - 04.2006
Junior Programme Officer
UNCDF/UNDP
01.2002 - 08.2003
Management Consultant
Implement A/S
01.2001 - 12.2001
External lecturer
Prof. Tim Knudsen v/ Institute Political Science, Copenhagen
09.1999 - 09.2001
Student worker / Consultant
DanChurchAid / Folkekirkens Nødhjælp
09.1996 - 09.2000
Volunteer
Farm Allidina / Bharat Patel
01.1990 - 05.1994
Leadership Training
Diploma course ISO 27005 -
Danish Standard
Renewable Energy - Sector coupling and Green Transition -
Energinet
Electricy markets Nordic & Europe -
Energinet
Leading SAFe -
Mannaz
Data Management -
DNV - Norge
ITIL Foundation -
PEAK Consultancy
IT Projektleder - Modul 2 -
Mannaz
SCRUM, Scaling Scrum -
Beyond
SCRUM - Product Owner -
Beyond
LEAN Manager -
Implement A/S
Systemisk Ledelse (Systemic Management) -
Macmann Berg
MSc. Public Health - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark
MSc. Political Science -
Institute of Political Science, University of Copenhagen
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