Kaja Jacobsen

Kaja Jacobsen is an experienced Program Manager and Head of IT & Digitization at Egedal Kommune, overseeing a portfolio of over 300 software systems and managing 30+ current projects with a budget exceeding 40 million DKK. Kaja employs a design-driven approach encompassing service design, behavioral design, and data design, utilizing a mix of agile and waterfall methodologies for project management. With a leadership style characterized as situational, conversational, and value-based, Kaja is deeply involved in stakeholder and system portfolio management within an organization of over 3000 employees. Additionally, Kaja serves as a Board Member at Kita and an External Lecturer at Copenhagen Business School, specializing in content management and strategy. Previous roles include leadership positions at Danish Broadcasting and Copenhagen Municipality, contributing to significant digital transformations and information architecture initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master in Management Development and various certifications in yoga and philosophical leadership coaching, alongside degrees in Cultural Studies and Politics and Business Studies.