Having worked as a Project Manager for more than 15 years, I am used to working with global corporations and projects in everything from facilitating the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables, to defining project tasks and requirements, managing project plans and resources as well as coordinating and coaching multi-national design, development and QA teams concurrently - tirelessly striving to maintain the delicate balance between quality, time and cost.
Ever since entering the industry, I have led multiple teams implementing global Marketing and Ecommerce B2B and B2C websites as well as full-scale intranets, leveraging CMS and marketing platforms such as EPiServer, Umbraco, WordPress and SharePoint.
Organizing doer, initiator, and results-oriented. Driven by change, encourages experimenting and a strong believer in all things Agile. Focuses on the big picture and always strives for the highest quality.
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM), PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management and Google Analytics Qualified Individual (GAIQ).
Senior Project Manager / Head of PMO @ Conducting Agile Project Management on full scale, multi-national Web, Ecommerce and Intranet development projects primarily based on EPiServer, SharePoint and WordPress.
As Head of PMO my role is to ensure that the company's project management standards and skills are leveraged and continuously enhanced in order to ensure the successful delivery of projects on all levels of complexity.
Also providing support to other project managers, undertaking business analysis and problem solving, along with coordinating and negotiating with internal and external parties. From September 2015 to Present (2 months) Stockholm, SwedenManaging Partner / Senior Project Manager @ Managing the US operations onsite, while focusing on leadership and responsibility for the client's goals for each engagement.
Directly responsible for all US staff, including recruiting and establishing partnerships with subcontractors and partners. Building, developing and coordinating local as well as distributed design, development and QA teams working on multiple website CMS and Ecommerce projects in an Agile environment.
Setting up and managing all operational infrastructure and processes, budgeting, maintaining and developing knowledge management, executing strategical and tactical development and tasks.
Member of global Management team. From June 2013 to August 2015 (2 years 3 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaSenior Project Manager / Director of Strategy @ Conducting Agile Project Management in full scale, multi-national Web and Intranet development projects on EPiServer, SharePoint and WordPress, as well as Web Strategy on several redesign and optimization projects.
As Director of Strategy, I was in charge of leveraging, developing and enhancing strategical processes and tools company-wide.
Also conducting CMS Editor training sessions onsite in Europe, Asia and North America. From May 2010 to June 2013 (3 years 2 months) Stockholm, SwedenAgency Director / Web Project Manager @ Web Project Management and Account Management, client presentations and workshops, CMS Editor training, Resource Management, Web strategy and Web analytics. Working mainly with managing development teams delivering .NET/EPiServer-based websites and Intranets, and also mobile sites and apps. Member of Management Team.
Client examples: Telenor, Däckia, Teknikföretagen, Enkla Elbolaget, Relacom. From October 2007 to April 2010 (2 years 7 months) Karlskrona, SwedenWeb Project Manager / User Experience Designer @ Web Project Management, client presentations and workshops, CMS Editor training, Interaction and User Experience design, Web site information structure and wireframing, prototyping and mock-ups, Quality Management. Working mainly on .NET/EPiServer-based development, but also Lemoon and Tridion CMS.
Client examples: Telenor, Vodafone, Affärsverken, Relacom. From August 2005 to October 2007 (2 years 3 months) Karlskrona, SwedenResident Club DJ @ Working as a resident club DJ at various locations in Greece, Spain, Thailand, Norway and Sweden. Part-time since 2000, full-time during 2003-2005. Officially retired since 2010. ;) From July 2003 to August 2005 (2 years 2 months) WorldwideUser Experience Designer / Vice Regional Manager @ Interaction and User Experience (UX) design, Website Information Architecture and wireframing, prototyping and mock-ups. In charge of Quality Assurance for all deliveries made by the agency on a nation-wide basis. Member of Management team and Vice Location Manager for the Malmo office.
Client examples: Volvo Construction Equipment, TV4, Vodafone Global. From February 2001 to July 2003 (2 years 6 months) Malmo, SwedenDigital Production Manager / User Experience Designer @ Teamed tightly with a Project Manager, I was in charge of digital production and resource management, as well as Quality assurance.
Client examples: Europolitan, Vodafone Global, Roxtec. From February 2000 to February 2001 (1 year 1 month) Karlskrona, SwedenDigital Production Manager / User Experience Designer @ As part of JWT, one of the world's largest advertising agencies, LibergThompson was creating marketing campaigns in both traditional and digital media to some of Sweden's as well as the world's largest brands.
Parallel with studying, I worked with Web production management and User Experience design within LT's Digital Services team.
Client examples: Shell, Kraft Freia Marabou, Arla, Drottningholm Theatre, Nintendo. From January 1999 to September 1999 (9 months) Stockholm, Sweden
Mikael Palmér is skilled in: Web Project Management, User Experience, Web Analytics, Web Strategy, CMS, Web Development, Digital Media, Usability, Information Architecture, Google Analytics, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, WordPress, PRINCE2, Digital Strategy, E-commerce, Wireframes, User Experience Design, Key Account Management, EPiServer, Project Management, SEO, Web Content Management, Scrum, Usability Testing, Accessibility, User Interface, Website Development, Intranet Strategy, Web Design, Intranet, Mobile Internet, Internet Strategy, Content Management, Agile Methodologies, User Research, Web Standards, User-centered Design, Wire Framing, Mobile Applications