Steven Jacobs
About Steven Jacobs
Steven Jacobs is a Senior Project Manager at Orbus Software, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in project management and IT, having held various positions at companies including IHS, Computacenter, and Forfront.
Work at Orbus Software
Steven Jacobs has been employed at Orbus Software as a Senior Project Manager since 2017. In this role, he oversees a project portfolio consisting of 30 to 40 projects, managing more than 10 project leads. He has implemented project tracking and reporting systems using MS Project Online. Additionally, he has introduced scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies, including roadmaps and product increment planning sessions, to enhance project management processes.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current position, Steven Jacobs worked at IHS as a Senior IT Project Manager from 2005 to 2016. He also held the role of Project Manager at IHS Jane's from 2005 to 2007. Earlier in his career, he served as an IT Project Manager at Forfront from 2016 to 2017 and as an Analyst Programmer at Computacenter from 1997 to 2001. His diverse experience in project management spans over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Steven Jacobs studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Computing from 1992 to 1995. He also attended Birkenhead Sixth Form College from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in both technical and philosophical aspects of project management.
Implementation of ISO27001 Policies
During his career, Steven Jacobs implemented standard ISO27001 policies and controls, achieving ISO27001 certification from BSI. This certification demonstrates his commitment to maintaining high standards of information security management.
Early Career Development
Steven Jacobs began his career as a Trainee Programmer at Fraser Williams in 1995 for six months. He then worked as a Programmer at MFI from 1995 to 1997, before transitioning to a more analytical role at Computacenter. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in project management and IT.