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Ann-Elisabeth Mortensen: Leading critical banking transformations with purpose

At the intersection of finance and technology, Ann-Elisabeth has found a job she can grow old in.

- I used to work as a Credit Manager in the consumer lending industry, and although it's very educational, in many ways it's not a job I envisioned myself getting old in, says Ann-Elisabeth.


- However, I have found that in Tieto. The industry we're in, the services we deliver, and the energy I get from my colleagues make me see myself staying here for a long time, she continues.


We believe Ann-Elisabeth already has more than enough energy, but we'll come back to that. 

At Tieto, she works as a senior project manager within the Banking business area and is involved in the rollout of a new banking system known as NX Core. 

- This project involves a whole host of developers and team leaders, in addition to maintaining a good dialogue with the banks that will use the systems. So, there's plenty for a project manager to keep their fingers in. 

It is precisely the interpersonal side of the job that Ann-Elisabeth likes best. 

- I like to talk to people, get them engaged. That's where I make my most important contribution. 


Managing critical core banking systems that keep society running

The systems Ann-Elisabeth and her team are involved in rolling out are critical to society. Without them, all economic transactions for many of the country's largest banks would stop.


- We're working with core systems, and that makes the job somewhere between exciting and at times nerve-wracking. I like that, I feel that we're doing something important. In addition to the systems being important, the rollout of new systems is urgently necessary.


- Some of the systems we're now replacing are from the 1970s, and there are hardly any people who can maintain them any longer. Besides, it will be cost-saving to use the new systems. 



Rapid career development through opportunity and support

In the few years Ann-Elisabeth has been at Tieto, a lot has happened. She has, among other things, moved up from project manager to senior project manager.
- I have also switched projects and become part of the management team in NX Core. There are so many opportunities in such a large enterprise as Tieto, so it's just a matter of seizing them. You also get all the opportunities to receive training and support to tackle new challenges. 


The role of project manager was such a challenge.

- I did study a Bachelor of Management at BI, but I had never worked as a project manager before Tieto gave me the chance. With good support, I have mastered that role. 




A life full of motion - On the road, on the track and at work


It's not just Ann-Elisabeth's career that has a high pace, speed is a central part of her free time. She jumps on her motorcycle as often as possible. 

- I tried a motorcycle for the first time 'as an adult' during the pandemic, and I was immediately hooked. Now I ride both to and from work, but also on longer trips during vacations or afternoon rides in the local area. 

But those who think Ann-Elisabeth is a slacker who only moves forward with engine power must think again. She has as much energy in her as the motorcycle. 

- I set a goal to run a marathon before I turned fifty, and have completed the Oslo marathon. I will repeat that in 2024. 

The motorcycle hobby, running, and being a mother of four undoubtedly take up a lot of time, without affecting the job. 

- Tieto facilitates employees to have a rich life alongside work, and I think they benefit from that. I get a lot of energy from my hobbies, which means I have even more to give at work. 

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