Trine Steffensen
Hillerød
Summary
I am a strategic and result driven leader with a strong track record in PMO excellence, Program & Project Management, Business Development and Operational Optimization from a wide range of global companies and industries. I have a commercial mind-set, strong business acumen and see myself as an excellent communicator, who sets the stage and motivates with integrity, high energy and empowerment. I am ambitious & passionate about driving value adding projects efficiently in a cross functional setting - delivering above and beyond the expected. I have an innovative approach to challenges and love to question the status quo – driving out of the box thinking, without losing focus on delivering results. I possess excellent relationship management skills and thrive in complex environments that demand equal levels of drive and stakeholder management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director & PMO Lead
Novo Nordisk
10.2023 - Current
- Directed complex, international and cross-functional programs, ensuring all initiatives were delivered on time, aligned with strategic priorities, and integrated across multiple sites, increasing program visibility and executive confidence.
- Delivered structured PMO framework including risk assessments, governance structures, standardized reporting, and program dashboards, improving transparency, decision-making, and consistency, while ensuring compliance with GxP, QA, QC, regulatory requirements and internal strategy and values.
- Gained extensive experience working with CMO and CDMO sites, understanding their operational models, client-centric culture, and regulatory environment.
- Implemented LEAN practices and continuous improvement mindset, streamlining workflows, standardizing processes, and reducing inefficiencies while enhancing operational consistency
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, facilitating alignment, communication, and accountability at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Successfully managing and designing programs of 60-80 stakeholders from subject matter experts to senior management roles.
Director of Project Management
BLAST ApS
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Creating and integrating processes, workflows and structure to enable global scaling and business growth.
- Integration and implementation in an international setting with offices in Copenhagen and London. With clients and integration partners spread across Europe and USA.
- Analyzing business processes, strategies and targets to effectively set up and drive the integration of new products and partners.
- Continuous optimization of processes and integration of new assets and workflows to ensure best-in-class output while increasing value.
- Working closely with senior management ensuring continued value creation and risk mitigation in existing products as well as potential new partners.
- Managing operational due-diligence for new or potential clients.
- Responsible for international mobility agreements and legal solutions required therein.
- Creating internal implementation plans for teams to ensure smooth integration of new products.
- Research, scope and integrate IT platforms to support delivery processes.
- Training project managers and specialists in new processes and integrations to ensure ownership in delivery, creation of department ambassadors and general upskilling of staff to fulfill targets.
- Team management of 9 project managers and operational specialists.
- Overall responsible for project timelines and budgets in all business development projects.
- Responsible for budget creation and management of +$60mil client portfolios.
- Integrations of new workflows and optimizations of existing has achieved +$5mil revenue increases in the first year.
Senior Project Manager
The Walt Disney Company Nordics
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Leading the launch of Disney+ in 5 Nordic countries across marketing, product, customer journey and support as well as PR, legal and production.
- Established international Project Management Office to deliver across the Nordics, Europe and USA managing a variety of stakeholders and working with senior management to ensure continuous alignment with strategy and value drivers.
- Successfully delivered on the launch strategy and development of Go to Market plans ensuring alignment across the PMO.
- Analyzing data and delivering program pivots to ensure optimal change management on scope and KPI changes
- Coaching and leading local as well as global senior management on risks and mitigations.
- Risk management and crisis handling in cooperation with PR and legal.
- Developing and optimizing business operations to enhance speed of delivery and overall quality.
- Improved overall process and structure for asset production ensuring maximum output and value.
Senior Project Manager – Nordic Business Development
Discovery Networks Denmark
01.2011 - 04.2019
- Managed cross-functional teams of up to 40 people to execute high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines and resource allocation for successful delivery.
- Fostered stakeholder engagement through regular updates and presentations, enhancing transparency and collaboration.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and align projects with business goals including clear risk management reporting and alignment.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple projects.
- Successfully launched Dplay and RadioPlay (Nordics), Live sports site for Euro Qualifiers (Nordics)
- Successfully implemented new processes and workflows to simplify operations, shorten process time and improve cost-effectiveness.
- Conducted detailed post-project evaluations to identify key learnings and areas for improvement, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Deputy Country Manager Denmark & Nordic Head of Programming
SBS Broadcasting Networks
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Leading a complex change in operation structure and strategy with significant impact and resulting in large annual operational savings.
- Successfully managed a team of 30+ people with proven improvement results in employee engagement and well-being
- Lead change management and cultural change projects to ensure employee satisfaction and engagement
- Delivered significant compliance improvements through implementation of new operational processes and risk management software
Skills
- Program and Portfolio management
- Transformation and Change Management
- Strategic and Analytical mindset
- Communication and Stakeholder engagement
- Project Framework and Governance
- Resource and Budget Management
- Deliver Operational Improvements
- Bridge Strategy and Execution
- GxP & Regulatory Compliance
- CMO / CDMO expertise
Certification
- Prince2 Certification (2021)
- Communication and Personality Types - Course (2015)
- Change Management Course (2013)
- LEAN Course (2013)
- Agile Project Management Course (2012)
- Management Course (2010) Project management, stakeholder management, business strategy, Supply Chain.
- Management Course (2008) Communication, people management, Workforce/Personnel development, strengthening team motivation
Timeline
Project Director & PMO Lead
Novo Nordisk
10.2023 - Current
Director of Project Management
BLAST ApS
10.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Project Manager
The Walt Disney Company Nordics
05.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Project Manager – Nordic Business Development
Discovery Networks Denmark
01.2011 - 04.2019
Deputy Country Manager Denmark & Nordic Head of Programming
SBS Broadcasting Networks
01.2004 - 01.2011
Languages
Danish (Native)
English (Professional - have lived in UK for 10 years)
Swedish (Verbally proficient)
PERSONAL
- I am known as an inclusive, caring and encouraging part of a team, who dares lead the way. A dedicated, positive, socially outgoing person, who values time with my family and friends. I live in Hillerød with my husband and 2 children.
- Between 2001 and 2011 I lived and worked in London making English practically my first language. I have since continued to work in large international companies, where I continue to enjoy the cultural diversity, that I loved about living abroad.