In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Torben Pedersen, Head of PLM Program Office at Grundfos and a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in project and portfolio management, digital transformation, and team leadership. With a career spanning senior roles at global companies such as Grundfos, Siemens Gamesa, and Maersk, Torben has led strategic initiatives in Product Lifecycle Management, R&D, and business development.

Known for his analytical and structured approach, Torben excels at turning both unstructured ideas and formalized projects into tangible results, always with a strong focus on financial and business value.

Outside the corporate world, Torben nurtures his creative side as a passionate music creator. When he’s not leading transformation projects, he produces and shares his own music.

In our conversation, Torben dives into a wide range of topics—from the mindset leaders need for successful PLM adoption to the practical steps that move an organization toward digital maturity. Below are the key themes we explored throughout the interview:

⚉ Engaging Users Early and Building User Communities
⚉ Avoiding a Big Bang Approach: Small, Targeted Implementation Projects
⚉ Ownership Within the Business, Not Just the Program Team 
⚉ How Grundfos Measures Success Without Traditional ROI Calculations
⚉ PLM as an Enabler for New Business Models and Managing Complexity
⚉ Governance First: Setting Up Strong Structures Before Execution
⚉ The Risk of KPI-Driven Behavior
⚉ Early Career Lessons: Meet People Where They Are
⚉ The Human Side of PLM: People, Culture, and Communication
⚉ Partners, Not Suppliers: A Collaborative Approach to Consulting


MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
⚉ (Spotify) Golden Grayline: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14DQ2kFzKCkK8NxbK2az3l 

CONNECT WITH TORBEN: 
⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedersentorben/ 

CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:
Website: https://shareplm.com/ 


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