LARS RIBERFELT
Senior Program & Project Manager
Singapore
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional with over 25 years of experience in leading technical projects, specializing in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Proven track record of enhancing business relationships and successfully delivering over 100 projects on time and within budget. Committed to fostering collaborative team environments and driving project success in dynamic, challenging settings.
Eager to leverage extensive expertise to lead teams in achieving strategic objectives and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Medical and Hospitalization Leave
N/A
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Re-entering Project Management with 25+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams, delivering over 100+ complex projects across APAC on time and within budget.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Senior Project Manager
Freelance at Fiverr
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Senior Project Manager
GfK
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Led projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, successfully delivering 10+ projects within budget and time, meeting defined business objectives
- Increased revenue by 15% through the implementation of sustainable solutions and delivery of new value-added services for key Japanese clients
- APAC representative for Global Quarterly Sprint Planning Meetings in Germany and Spain, representing APAC priorities and influencing development of upcoming sprints
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Senior Project Manager
Helius Technologies
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Streamlining project timelines by developing and documenting technical requirements for an e-commerce solution, collaborating with 3 teams across Holland and Germany to ensure regional compatibility
- Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
Program & Project Manager
ShopAll24 Technology
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed planning and execution of IT programs, leading project and resource planning for 5+ initiatives while reporting to stakeholder and Steering Committee
- Managed a $1M IT budget across 10+ projects, coordinating with vendors and offshore teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Coordinated project resources across departments and external suppliers for 10+ projects, ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Director
Fluid A/S
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Led a 20+ member Project Management and IT Development team, implementing business process improvements that enhanced productivity and streamlined hiring and training processes
- Achieved a 15% increase in team efficiency by managing 5 major IT initiatives, developing comprehensive business cases and overseeing RFP processes for new information systems
- Led project teams to successful outcomes by defining scope and facilitating conflict resolution among key stakeholders
- Improved client satisfaction rates by effectively addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future processes.
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
Program & Project Manager
The POP Company
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed service roll-outs across Southeast Asia for Unilever, improving project management processes which enhanced service delivery efficiency by 22%
- Created and delivered over 50 standard and data cube reports in our reporting system, enabling clients to efficiently conduct queries.
- Developed and optimized in-house applications for specific country requirements, enhancing user experience for 5000+ users across APAC.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Universidad Isabel I
Barcelona 04.2001 -
MBA - Master in Big Data & Business Intelligence
Universidad Isabel I
Barcelona 04.2001 -
Executive Education - Digital Transformation: Platforms for Success
Mass. Insti. of Technology (MIT)
USA 04.2001 -
Executive Education - Digital Leadership
Cornell University
USA 04.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder Management & Engagement
Budget Preparation, Management & Control
Agile/Scrum & Waterfall PM Methodologies
Business Case Writing
Business Process Improvement
Negotiations
Program & Project Portfolio Management
Project Evaluation & Monitoring of ROI
Resource & Team Management
Risk & Issues Management
Strategic Planning & Development
Vendor Management
Project planning
Client relationship management
Scope management
Project scheduling
Certification
PMP
Work Availability
monday
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friday
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morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Danish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swedish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Norwegian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Medical and Hospitalization Leave
N/A
12.2024 - 05.2026
Senior Project Manager
Freelance at Fiverr
11.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Project Manager
GfK
01.2019 - 10.2023
Senior Project Manager
Helius Technologies
06.2018 - 10.2018
Program & Project Manager
ShopAll24 Technology
10.2016 - 04.2018
Project Director
Fluid A/S
10.2013 - 09.2016
Program & Project Manager
The POP Company
08.2011 - 10.2013
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Universidad Isabel I
04.2001 -
MBA - Master in Big Data & Business Intelligence
Universidad Isabel I
04.2001 -
Executive Education - Digital Transformation: Platforms for Success
Mass. Insti. of Technology (MIT)
04.2001 -
Executive Education - Digital Leadership
Cornell University
04.2001 -