Jørgen Søgaard Jakobsen

Program Director IT (studieleder For IT Uddannelserne) at University College Nordjylland

Jørgen Søgaard Jakobsen has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Jørgen Søgaard is currently the Program Director for IT at UCN University College Nordjylland. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing 5 education programs and 40 staff members. Previously, they worked as a Senior Project Manager at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, where they focused on delivering IT projects in Europe and was involved in pre-sales and bid activities. Jørgen Søgaard also served as a Project Manager at TDC Hosting, where they managed multiple IT outsourcing and hosting projects. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Manager at Orange Business Services, overseeing international IPT implementation and IT optimizing projects. Before that, they were a Project Manager at NetDesign A/S, responsible for implementing IT network and IP communication projects. Jørgen Søgaard also worked as a Project Manager and Management Assistant at Europæiske Rejseforsikring, where they handled international and cross-functional project management and assisted the vice president. Early in their career, they held various roles at SoftAdvice, including Director of the Education Department, Manager of the Education Department, and Consultant/Instructor, where they focused on strategic development, training, and teaching in project management.

Jørgen Søgaard Jakobsen's education history includes:

- Cand. Merc. degree in Organization and Strategy from Aalborg University (1999-2001)

- HA degree from Aalborg University (1996-1999)

- HH degree from Aalborg Handelsskole (1992-1995)

- Folkeskole degree from Svenstrup skole (1982-1992)

- Various certifications including PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA C, and PRINCE2 Foundation.

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