I am a Project Manager with cross-industry experience leading end-to-end projects across recruitment, talent acquisition, digital development, marketing, and organizational processes. I thrive in turning strategy into actionable plans and delivering measurable outcomes. I excel at establishing governance structures, defining scope and milestones, managing stakeholder landscapes, and delivering results within deadlines and budget constraints. I am known for structured planning, risk awareness, transparent communication, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional teams toward shared goals.

Grane Steinrud

I am a Project Manager with cross-industry experience leading end-to-end projects across recruitment, talent acquisition, digital development, marketing, and organizational processes. I thrive in turning strategy into actionable plans and delivering measurable outcomes. I excel at establishing governance structures, defining scope and milestones, managing stakeholder landscapes, and delivering results within deadlines and budget constraints. I am known for structured planning, risk awareness, transparent communication, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional teams toward shared goals.

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I am a Project Manager with cross-industry experience leading end-to-end projects across recruitment, talent acquisition, digital development, marketing, and organizational processes. I thrive in turning strategy into actionable plans and delivering measurable outcomes.

I excel at establishing governance structures, defining scope and milestones, managing stakeholder landscapes, and delivering results within deadlines and budget constraints. I am known for structured planning, risk awareness, transparent communication, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional teams toward shared goals.

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Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant (Freelance)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Project-based consultant delivering structured end-to-end talent and organizational projects, including board, executive, and specialist recruitment assignments; stakeholder mapping and governance structure establishment; risk assessment and mitigation planning; executive advisory on recruitment strategy and workforce planning; workshop facilitation and keynote speaking; advisory on AI implementation in recruitment workflows.
Global Talent Acquisition Partner (Temporary Contract) at Fujifilm Biotechnologies
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
End-to-end recruitment program management across a global matrix organization; alignment of global and local governance structures; stakeholder management across Denmark, UK, and USA; executive advisory on workforce and compensation planning; salary structure alignment with global reward models; delivery of hires from Senior Director to specialist level across Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Procurement, Communication, and Quality.
Senior Executive Search Consultant at Hays Denmark
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Managed executive and specialist search projects; scoping with executive stakeholders; market analysis and salary benchmarking; risk assessment and mitigation in candidate pipelines; delivered placements across Denmark and Sweden within timelines and budgets.
Senior Recruitment Consultant at Totem Search & Selection
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Full-cycle recruitment projects; process redesign; KPI and milestone structures; internal HR projects: onboarding, coaching, salary frameworks; cross-industry delivery; improved candidate experience and process efficiency.
Head of Marketing at Thomas International Denmark
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Led marketing transformation and digital project implementation; development and execution of new marketing strategy; management of content and lead generation initiatives; vendor management and cross-functional coordination; implementation of newsletter platform; social media strategy and rollout; improved brand visibility and campaign execution.
Account Manager at JUC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Managed client relationships and account activities contributing to revenue growth.
Project Manager at Frederiksberg Municipality
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Led municipal projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
Commercial Manager at IKI (NGO)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Led commercial activities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives within the NGO sector.
Sales & Marketing Manager at Visiodan
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Directed sales and marketing efforts, driving growth and market presence.
Copywriter at Lund’s Advertising Agency
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Crafted copy and creative content for campaigns across multiple channels.

Education

Master in Comparative Literature at University of Southern Denmark
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Qualifications

Thomas International DISC, EQ, IQ, Leadership assessment
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education