Peter Anker Nilssen
About Peter Anker Nilssen
Peter Anker Nilssen is a Senior Fremdriftsplanlegger with extensive experience in project planning across various industries. He has held positions at several companies, including Centerpoint Energy and Sporveien Oslo AS, and has a strong educational background in marketing and project management.
Current Role at CenterPoint Energy
Peter Anker Nilssen serves as a Senior Fremdriftsplanlegger at CenterPoint Energy, a position he has held since 2018. His role involves overseeing project planning and execution within the organization. He is based in Houston, Texas, where he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and project delivery.
Previous Experience in Project Planning
Nilssen has a diverse background in project planning, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was a Project System Administrator at Technip for four months in 2008 and later served as a Project Planner at Technogarden Engineering Resources from 2012 to 2013. His experience also includes roles at ABB, Aker Solutions, and Alstom Power, where he focused on project management and planning.
Consulting Experience at Safran Software Solutions
From 2013 to 2016, Peter Anker Nilssen worked as a Senior Consultant at Safran Software Solutions in Stavanger, Norway. In this role, he provided expertise in project management solutions, contributing to the development and implementation of software tools that enhance project planning and execution.
Educational Background
Nilssen studied at Bi Norwegian Business School, where he focused on Marketing and Project Management from 2003 to 2004, and Marketing and Management from 1998 to 2001. He also attended the University of Agder, studying Economics and Engineering for one year in 1996. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective project planning and management.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Peter Anker Nilssen began his career as a Receptionist at Best Western Hotels Norway in 2001. He transitioned into project planning roles at FMC Technologies and Ingeniør Compagniet, where he gained foundational experience in project management. His early career laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in larger organizations and more complex projects.