"Mikko came into middle of large abroad ERP implementation project to stand in our own Project Manager who started parental leave. To take in external PM for such hectic and versatile project felt a bit risky, but his ability to quickly understand projects “ecosystem”, combined with his social and leadership skills, he really exceeded the expectations."
Special skills
Program and project planning, control and management
Project portfolio creation and management
Project management office (PMO) creation and operations
Project management assessment and development activities
Project management competences training and coaching
IT-Service management (ITIL Foundation)
Project team leading
Experience on ERP projects from project initiation to planning, implementation, roll-outs as well as later system upgrades.
Strengths
Solid project management understanding and capabilities to execute large and various type of ICT transformation projects.
Commitment to program/project objectives and understanding the big picture.
•Proven track record of leading large ICT transformation projects in global organizations with multicultural teams
Social (behavioral excellence), communication and leadership skills.
Relevant experience
Work experience total of +20 years, which consist over 18 years in ICT.
The years being involved with ICT, managed and participated in mainly large-scale transformation programs as well as ERP (SAP and Oracle) projects i.e. implementation, roll-out and upgrade projects.
Solid expertise gained in project management, team leading and training throughout the whole project life cycle.
Special interest lies in international projects, project management, coaching and developing organizations and people project management competencies.
Education
Master of Business Administration, Project Management (planned graduation 2023)
IPMA level C and B certified
ITIL and PRINCE2 foundation certified
Diploma in Business Administration
Export Marketing; Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu, 1994
Approbatur degree of Pedagogy, University of Turku, 1993
Graduate of Finnish commercial institute, Commercial Institute of Turku, 1992
