Anna Karlsson
About Anna Karlsson
Anna Karlsson is a Program Manager at SWIFT, where she has worked since 2012, managing strategic technology programs and organizational transformations. She has a diverse background in project management and training across various companies, including GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and holds multiple degrees in fields such as political science, media studies, and business analysis.
Work at SWIFT
Anna Karlsson has been employed at SWIFT as a Program Manager since 2012. In this role, she manages strategic technology programs and organizational transformations. She leads the IT Project Management team, focusing on optimizing efficiency through continuous improvement and promoting the pragmatic use of processes and tools. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and sustainability, enabling teams to excel through empowerment, transparency, and communication.
Previous Experience
Before joining SWIFT, Anna Karlsson held various positions in the technology and project management sectors. She worked at GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals as a Training Manager in Shared Technical Services from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she served as a Data Management Clinical Studies Coordinator at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, she worked as an IT Project Manager at Iron Mountain for 9 months in 2010, and as a Project Manager/Nordic Regional Coordinator for IT/IS projects at Manpower from 1999 to 2001. Her extensive experience also includes an 8-year tenure at DHL as a Project Manager/Senior Analyst for IT/IS projects.
Education and Expertise
Anna Karlsson has a diverse educational background. She studied at Lund University, where she completed a Program in Public Administration with a focus on International Relations, Economics, Political Science, and Law, achieving 3.5 years of full-time credits equivalent to a BA. She also attended the University of Gothenburg, earning 1.5 years of full-time credits in Media Studies, Organizational Psychology, Business English, and Information Systems. Furthermore, she has pursued studies in Leadership & People Management, Business Analysis, Pharmaceutical Quality Control, Risk Management, and Project Management methodologies including PMI, Prince2, and Scrum.
Professional Skills
Anna Karlsson possesses a wide range of professional skills relevant to her roles in project management and program oversight. Her expertise includes strategic technology program management, organizational transformation, and IT project management. She advocates for a collaborative approach, focusing on team empowerment and transparent communication. Additionally, she emphasizes efficiency through continuous improvement and the effective use of processes and tools. Her knowledge in risk management and information system auditing further enhances her capabilities in managing complex projects.